Connecticut Country House Blog
The Philadelphia Story
A few years back I signed up to be a chaperone for my son Conor’s middle school field trip to Philadelphia. Our mission, with hundreds of kids in tow, was…
Keep ReadingFoodie Friday: Very Berry Ice
Very Berry Ice is the perfect red, white and blue addition to your summertime bar. So easy, and so pretty. Fill ice trays with water. Add fresh blueberries and cut…
Keep ReadingFluffy Stuff
I love, love, love how the downy plumes of astilbe brighten up the borders at Connecticut Country House. Rising above their beautiful fern-like foliage, their feather duster blooms are just…
Keep ReadingPot her up!
When I see a gorgeous flowering plant, I can’t resist taking her home with me. A couple of my faves that are sporting glorious blooms right now are the delphiniums…
Keep ReadingSummer Moments
“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but three summer days — three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever…
Keep ReadingA July state of mind
Summer’s here. The 4th..almost. It’s time to get our red, white, and blue on! Happy Sunday! Love, Nora
Keep ReadingSupport Systems, Check!
In the Connecticut Country House gardens, I rely on a wide variety of support systems to keep my plants at their best. Whether in the form of simple stick teepees,…
Keep ReadingHomegrown Haricot Vert
Haricot Vert is French for green bean, and I just can’t get enough of them! They’re a more slender green bean than its American counterpart, and in my opinion more…
Keep ReadingIsn’t she lovely?
She’s in full bloom, my beautiful Eden. We’ve been together for a long time now, ever since I first planted her at our former home. When we moved to Connecticut…
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