Message from the Mountain

I spotted some movement on the side of the road ahead as we drove up to the Orchard. I pulled over, grabbed my camera, and a mother turkey and her half-grown chicks strolled into full view. I have le…

The amount of rain we have had this summer has contributed to mushroom growth. I recently discovered a tiny splash of red color on the ground created by small mushrooms. They were unique, just as peo…

We recently erected a small sign at the Center, “Ormond Gardens”, as a way to officially recognize the work Derek has done. A lot of people are hesitant to be recognized for the positive “work” they …

One of the recent transplants into the Ormond Gardens has begun to blossom. It is called a common tansy, and it will bloom next year all summer. To me it is not common at all, but special. There are …

I have a friend who legally changed her name to Sunshine, and she sets her intentions to sprinkle sunshine everywhere she goes. Her vehicle is covered with positive sayings and symbols. When we set o…

The wild blueberry leaves have changed to their fall color. They may not be noticed in areas where they share the landscape with taller vegetation unless one pays attention to what is under their fee…

I always seem to be in search of answers. Recently I photographed a plant on the edge of the trail, but I can’t identify it. I searched my wildflower books and the internet and still haven’t found it…

As I made the turn onto the old dirt road, I noticed a single pink/red flower growing wild between the rocks. There used to be flowers planted there, but the roadside has been totally rearranged. It …

At a convention recently a friend had a pocket full of hearts that she was giving out to others. I smiled and accepted one to add to my collection. I believe a heart-based moment helps to raise the e…

There is a small painted rock nestled on top of the old stump at the top of the Lupine field, left there by someone as a gift for the fairies. Some people believe in their hearts that fairies are not…

I am constantly amazed at the unique shapes that Nature creates, like the mushroom I discovered recently that looked like a flower. I am also constantly amazed at the uniqueness of people. Life shape…

The Canadian wildfires are having a visual effect on the mountain views here in New Hampshire. We have been living in a haze for days. A lot of people are living in a haze, either caused by themselve…

Thanks to the vibrant yellow golden rod, we are now in the golden days of August as September looms on the horizon. It is time to feel grateful for positive adventures of summer and to heal negative …

The resurrection lilies are now blooming. They are a different type of lily, with no leaves on their stocks and beautiful blue flowers. They are usually one of the last lilies of the season. I love t…

The small apples in the orchard are maturing nicely. I am not sure how edible they will be, but I enjoy watching them turn red. People have been developing different abilities over the summer that ar…

The milkweed pods are just about full size and drying. Soon they will be ready to release their fiber seeds for next year. Their flowers feed the insects, including butterflies. I think of people who…

We have had a lot of hazy days this summer, due to humid weather and fires out west. A lot of people have been having mind haze where decision making is not easy. To clear the mind, take a moment and…

This time of year I keep my eyes open to discover different blooms in the Lupine Field, and there, all by itself, was a pink aster. Maybe the wind or birds helped sow it. It was a pleasant surprise, …

I haven’t had the energy this summer to clear the constantly advancing vegetation from the trail leading to the top of the Lupine Field. We can still find our way, and I know that it will soon be tim…

The blackberry fruit is changing from red to a delicious black, indicating that it will be time to harvest soon. Blackberry bushes have very sharp prickers waiting to snag your clothes or flesh. Taki…