So it's Earth Day. As one opinion piece writer said -- don't celebrate, get active!
In many ways, Ed and I (but especially Ed) think about the planet every single day. We have to, as we make choices about how to treat the farmette lands: what to grow, what to cut back, how to encourage pollinators, how to work with our three compost piles. But we also worry about the larger issues that extend way beyond this small bit of land. There isn't a nature show that we wont watch, or a science based climate themed article that we wont read. And on this Earth Day? Well, I'm kind of big on small gestures (in addition to big themes and daily worrying) and so I will surely tend to my flowers, even as the weather continues to be a tad chilly and there is a day-long threat of rain.
But first, breakfast. A working breakfast, as Ed does some last minute research on one thing or another.
A glance outside...
Maybe a walk first? But where to? It's getting complicated! Parks closed. Rural roads -- too many zipping bicycles, to say nothing of the occasional speeding car. With limited time, we pass on driving out to points along the Ice Age Trail. Instead, we go for the nearby Nature Conservancy.
There is a narrow path and so you dont want to be hiking here when there are many others, but the tiny parking space has just one car in it and so we set out with a modicum of confidence.
And it is a pretty walk!
Almost warm when the clouds scatter and the sun comes out.
And soon after, Snowdrop comes to the farmhouse. Not that she wants to come inside the house. She spots the hose instantly. Playing with it has always been great fun for her. And on this, I have no reason to reign her in. The beds are dry. The plants probably appreciate the light dumping of water.
more watering options!
And the cheepers discover the white alyssum plant and now everyone is just tickled pink.
Evening. Frittata with spinach and mushrooms. And cheese. Thanks, cheepers. Thanks, grocery delivery people! Honors to the whole lot of you.
with love...
In many ways, Ed and I (but especially Ed) think about the planet every single day. We have to, as we make choices about how to treat the farmette lands: what to grow, what to cut back, how to encourage pollinators, how to work with our three compost piles. But we also worry about the larger issues that extend way beyond this small bit of land. There isn't a nature show that we wont watch, or a science based climate themed article that we wont read. And on this Earth Day? Well, I'm kind of big on small gestures (in addition to big themes and daily worrying) and so I will surely tend to my flowers, even as the weather continues to be a tad chilly and there is a day-long threat of rain.
But first, breakfast. A working breakfast, as Ed does some last minute research on one thing or another.
A glance outside...
Maybe a walk first? But where to? It's getting complicated! Parks closed. Rural roads -- too many zipping bicycles, to say nothing of the occasional speeding car. With limited time, we pass on driving out to points along the Ice Age Trail. Instead, we go for the nearby Nature Conservancy.
There is a narrow path and so you dont want to be hiking here when there are many others, but the tiny parking space has just one car in it and so we set out with a modicum of confidence.
And it is a pretty walk!
Almost warm when the clouds scatter and the sun comes out.
And soon after, Snowdrop comes to the farmhouse. Not that she wants to come inside the house. She spots the hose instantly. Playing with it has always been great fun for her. And on this, I have no reason to reign her in. The beds are dry. The plants probably appreciate the light dumping of water.
more watering options!
And the cheepers discover the white alyssum plant and now everyone is just tickled pink.
with love...
