Connecticut Country House Blog
Late Bloomer
As I was shopping the aisles of my local garden center a few years back, searching for flowering plants that would keep my cutting garden going until frost set in,…
A Cotton Candy Sky
“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” – Humbert Wolfe It’s time to dig out the…
A Time For Change
Leaves are beginning to put on their annual show of colors at Connecticut Country House. The slanting afternoon light has taken on a different glow. The crunch of scattered leaves…
Remember To Shine
“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton Either way, it’s a great visual to help kick-off…
My Weekend Project
The cucumbers in the kitchen garden are growing out of control! So you know what I’m doing this weekend…cranking out jars of Jack’s Pickles. I’ve shared this recipe before, but…
A Solemn Day
Like every American, I remember exactly where I was on that clear, bright blue morning of Tuesday, September, 11, 2001. I will never forget. My heart, thoughts, and prayers, go…
Kitchen Garden Centerpiece
The season is changing, and the blooming is beginning to wind down in the gardens of Connecticut Country House. Instead of relying on flowers for an arrangement, I often will…
So Long Summer
Wow. That was quick! While not the official, official end of the season, Labor Day signifies a close to a lot of activities that I associate with the carefree style…
Foodie Friday: Oven-Roasted Tomato Spread
To put our kitchen garden’s haul of ripe tomatoes to use, my intent was to whip up batch of salsa to bring to a family picnic. Just before pulsing the…
Bye Bye Birdie
I’ve been dreading this week for some time now. My boy, my one and only, beautiful, sweet boy, is leaving the nest to head off to college. This rite of…
Welcome September
I looked at my calendar today and just stared. Holy moly. It’s September 1st! When did that happen? It shouldn’t have come as a surprise. I’ve been following school buses…
Magic’s In The Air
“Wind chimes in your yard will serenade garden creatures – squirrels, fairies and angels.” – Unknown Who needs music playing outside when you’ve got a simple capiz shell wind chime…