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Christmas Eve - Eve

Posted by laura bellel on December 23, 2019 | Add new comment

Such a busy time indoors and still so lovely outdoors!

This is one of my favorite days of the year.

Milkweed stem

November 26

Posted by laura bellel on November 26, 2019 | Add new comment

Chinese lantern

The plants had to come in early this year. They don't love being indoors, but at least they're alive.

Mikweed pods have burst open.

A little indigo

May 10, 2018

Posted by laura bellel on May 09, 2018 | 2 Comments

Redbud (Cercis Canadensis)

How quickly the days, weeks and months rush along! Every day there are new amazements. I like to spend my time in the garden and pay close attention. The only trouble is that I don't get much done indoors.

Milkweed (Asclepius syriaca)

As I was emptying the old potting soil from a flowerpot, I discovered several pods of milkweed that had dropped into the soil and been covered up.These seed pods had overwintered here and are now sprouting.

June Inspiration

Posted by laura bellel on June 22, 2017 | 2 Comments

II've been dyeing silk threads in colors inspired by the velvety shades of petunias

Combinations of lac, logwood, madder and indigo

The milkweed flowers have begun to bloom. The air is filled with their heavy sweetmess. The tender, muted pinks seemed like the perfect color for some handspun wool yarn I've been saving.

Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)