About me
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature,he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”John Muir
Hello, welcome to my site. My name is Sandy, and I live and garden in southern Maine, one of the prettiest places to do both. My garden is located at the edge of the woods, and I am also lucky to be able to see lots of wildlife, both here in the yard, and on the woods trails. I have been gardening here since 1976. What used to be a large vegetable garden is now a mixture of perennials and herbs.There are still a couple kinds of tomatoes in the back corner, and the rhubarb will always be there. But now, I see my garden as a space to try new plants. Each year it changes a little. Right now, I am trying to learn about xeriscape plantings. They really do well in my sandy field garden, and don’t need much pampering.I have always enjoyed poetry, but mostly write haiku, since discovering that form. Some people like to work puzzles, I work on haiku when I am walking or exercising. Great brain exercise!
I’ve really enjoyed reading your haiku! I also like to write haiku but haven’t done it in a while. I hadn’t thought about posting it on my blog, maybe I’ll give it a try
I love your John Muir quote!
Happy gardening,
Nicole
Sandy, so glad you knocked on my door! You have a wonderful blog and someone who will visit again (me!). We both garden at the edge of the woods, I see. That is a lovely John Muir quote. Thanks for the iweb help.
Sandy,
Great recipe. Plan to make it when our tomatoes get ripe. We did not grow zuccini, but a friend has plenty. Will pass the recipe onto her too. Pardon my ignorance, but what is haiku?
Carol
Sandy -
We just saw your report on the Barking Rose!!
Thank you for your kind comments. As you can imagine, both the gardens and the shop are labors of love. Each is in a constant state of evolution. For the better, we hope!!
Come and see us again!!
Judy and Norm MacIntyre
Barking Rose Quilt Barn
Cornish, Maine
Hi,
I garden in Maine and Connecticut and have been a fan of Kathy Purdy’s Cold Climate Gardening for some time. Via her Garden Blog directory I found you. I am so pleased to learn that you are a fan of the Quilter’s Cache!
I am a great fan of the amazing woman that runs The Q Cache web site! Two weeks ago, after the heat wave had passed, it got very chilly at night. I was provided one of the very quilts made by the founder of the Quilter’s Cache!
p.s. she’s my aunt. I am so impressed that she has been running her website, with international success for so many years!
Nice to meet you, Kate
You aunt has a great site, I am impressed, too. Stop in any time, and I have been to your sites to look around already today!
Hi Sandy!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I too, am a Sandy - Giddy is my alter ego, the one who lives in the garden year round! I’m learning so much about living in Maine and after almost 4 years, we’re still loving every minute! I look forward to keeping in touch with your garden.
I really like your narratives. Lovely site.
Sandy,
Thanks for visiting my blog today. You asked me about the crust I used for the empanadas. I used puff pastry and baked them in the oven. It’s easier than making a crust and deep frying them.
Your blog is lovely. I really love that John Muir quote. It’s so true.
Hi Sandy — thanks for dropping by and commenting on my first post linked to One deep Breath. I like the style of your blog and have added you to my links. Will look in again soon.
I am going to add you blog to my roll. I can always use more flowers.
Hello Sandy,
I just read tour blog as I was searching the net to get some info on planting suitable kitchen garden in cold climates ( where I am working). I was inspired and encouraged
Thank you
Alfred
Hi Sandy
I am doing the artist way pages. I did them an eon ago,on my own, and when I saw that a group was forming decided to do them again. I am lppking forward to them! I am a mac user, yep and I work for apple.
Hi Sandy
I just happened on your site this AM…..what a wonderful place to visit!
I am over by Albany NY….and we only got an inch of snow this morning….I am so curious about the names of your 2 sedum and where you got them. I have never seen such beauties! I have loads of different ground covers…but not those 2.
We think we are zone 4/5 to be safe….what zone are you?
Jean
Hi, Sandy–I really admire your photo layouts on your blog (such as your April 13 entry), and am increasingly frustrated with mine on Typepad. I’m thinking about moving to WordPress, and have a few questions you might be able to answer. When you have time, please email me.
Dear Sandy, I am a painter living on Monhegan Island, Maine. I am searching for haiku for a benefit for the Monhegan Memorial Library “Tea By The Sea”. I would like to illustrate your haiku:
Deep in the forest
a gathering of ladies
compare finery
on a wooden form for an auction July 15. Would you give me permission to do so? If so, what name would you have me use in attribution. I will use Basho and Issa, but am searching for one contemporary Maine author. For me your haiku evokes a walk in Cathedral Woods, in the center of our island. Thank you, Sincerely, Susan
Hi Sandy,
I love your photographs and blog subjects… and think others would too!
I was wondering if you would be interested in crossposting on the Ellsworth American’s web site. We got 5,000 hits on our blog page so you could share your ideas with an even broader audience then you already have.
Please email me if you have any questions or would be interested in this. Thanks and have a great day.
Hello Sandy,
I really enjoy your blog and wanted to let you know I started a blog in February where I am planning weekly postings of photos, artwork, poetry, and essays. I hope you will join me at “Some Tomorrow’s Morning” (www.danhardison.blogspot.com).
Best,
Dan Hardison
Wilmington, North Carolina
Hi Sandy,
I’m glad I happened to click on your ‘about’ page this morning. I love putting a face with a name, and was pleased to see your photo here. Your photos and haiku are inspiring and always give me a feeling of peace.
What camera and lenses do you use? I really admire your photography skills!
I hope spring has found you up there in Maine by now. We’re finally having some sunshine and 60º weather. It feels wonderful!
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A lovely blog. I look forward to seeing what blooms in both garden and author’s mind!