Summer’s Palette

In the middle of summer, as in winter, colors seem to be less varied. The landscape is dominated by green, … More

Ripe

You know summer is really here when the tomatoes ripen. This weekend was that kind of summer I am scared … More

Walking as Portal

I don’t think I ever wanted to be a part of this human world, even when I was very young. … More

Wineberries

The wineberries are amazing this year. The canes are loaded with big, juicy and sweet berries. Last year, they were … More

Here They Come

The rain came, and we should get a bit more today. It’s still very hot and humid—perfect for fungi. I’ve … More

Hot and Humid

Right now all you can think about is the humidity. Every day there is at least the threat of a … More

Currant Jelly

For the past month, my post for Jostaberry Jam has been getting a ton of traffic, and it seems like … More

The Surrender

Every summer around this time, a feeling of overwhelming defeat comes over me. It’s a feeling of surrender that is … More

Red Efts

Who doesn’t love red efts? The young, terrestrial stage of the eastern newt, red eft start coming out in our … More