Message from the Mountain

There is an abundance of milkweed in the Orchard and Lupine Field this year to provide nourishment for the butterflies, bees, and birds. It also provides me food for thought to consider on my Soul’s …

The blackberry bush was laden down with green berries, promising a sweet harvest in a few weeks. It is possible that birds may get to them first. A lot of people feel the stress of expectation as the…

The other day we saw two flashes of red amongst the foliage in the Lupine Field. Upon closer investigation we found wild wood lilies, a rarity here on the mountainside. My mind turned to the joy of f…

When I was greeted by an orange glory flower in the Ormond Gardens, I could not help smiling and told myself it was a glorious day. Actually it is my intention to find something glorious every day an…

Some of the transplants in the Ormond Gardens came with more than one variety in a single scoop. One of them looks like a daisy with a different center. I was reminded that we often lump people toget…

The brown eyed susans are keeping watch in the Ormond Gardens, greeting all that pass by. I believe that we are all watched over by something that helps us navigate through life. The key is to take t…

Several years ago we transplanted some hydrangeas from the Historical Society to the Center. I do not know their history before being planted there. We have history in our souls that we may or may no…

On this Independence Day in this country, I am grateful for the freedom to take a walk in Nature and sit on the bench at the top of the Lupine Field and reflect on the many things for which I am grat…

I spent quite a bit of time trying to identify the subject flower of today’s podcast and wasn’t successful. Someone will tell me. People often do not realize the talents they have. My goal is to show…

The thick leaves on a succulent plant collected little pearls of moisture from the recent rain. I was reminded that every day there are little pearls of wisdom waiting for us to harvest to nourish ou…

The yellow lilies that line the driveway to the parking area at the center, planted last year, are now in full bloom. They make a floral welcome sign, inviting people to visit. A simple smile can be …

The delicate astilbe with its small white flowers is different from all the other varieties of plants in the Ormond Gardens. I find that people come in all kinds of varieties, and that is what makes …

Now that the first of the orange lilies are blooming, I look forward to driving along the back country roads where many of the old homes are gone but the orange lilies still there take my mind back i…

The Rose Campion is enjoying its first summer in the Ormond Gardens as it ushers in the summer season. It is the time for people to absorb mentally, physically, and spiritually the renewing ability o…

I have been collecting plants for years, and, like the evening primrose now in bloom, I am not sure where they came from. My collection usually has a purpose, and that is to share with others. People…

Recently our outside thermometer recorded a temperature of 101 degrees, and I think that may be a new high for us. The weather has been a progression of extremes the last couple of years, as have peo…

The stella d’oro daylilies have begun to bloom, and, unlike other daylilies, they will continue to flower all summer. There are people that only do a single act of kindness and then are done, while o…

The foxglove are now in bloom in the Ormond Gardens. They have the ability to move around each year searching for the best soil to grow in. People have the same ability to plant their thoughts in the…

A patch of clover in full blossom caught my attention for a few moments and I watched the butterflies and bees going from flower-to-flower harvesting food. My mind felt peaceful as I set my intention…

Our wild garden on the lawn is now on its third part of the summer season with the white and blue bell flowers blooming. We will mow after they go to seed. Sometimes our positive thoughts need time a…