Tiny Wonders of August

August is the hottest of months in Maine and tiny wonders abound this time of year.                   Late in the afternoon as the sun reaches her rise, little fairy feet retreat from the gardens and greenhouse entering into the Enchanted Woodland for the cool comfort of shade. […]

August Garden Just Before Dusk

August is a month of great beauty in my garden.                   Here are some images taken right before dusk, a time when birds nest in for the evening; when butterflies stop fluttering and our honeybees have returned to their hives               […]

All Is Fairy Fine on Blueberry Hill

On the north side of a small mountain in Maine sits a happy little farmhouse surrounded by gardens of vegetables, flowers, berries and herbs. This little farmhouse is circled round and round by meadows of rich hay to the south and a lovely hardwood forest to the east.               […]

Happy Birthday Old Horse!

Happy Birthday Old Horse !                   Happy Birthday to you!                   Born in July on a bright sunny day you were long ago enchanted by  Fairy Folk and though you age you never grow old.         […]

Harvesting Flowers

These brilliant red monarda flowers cozied up to a bit of magenta phlox and day lilies are a brilliant bit of Maine Garden Magic.                   Harvesting Fairy dusted flowers for arrangements is one of the most pleasant ways I can think of to spend a morning, or […]

July 20th a Very Special Day

As the sun rises here on the north side of a small mountain in Maine                   everything is exactly as it should be.                   Fairy Folk rise early and begin dusting their magical fairy dust ground precious and fine. […]

Anniversary and Gramma’s Wisdom

The day began just like any other and then something happened and nothing was ever quite the same. Anniversary: A day of acknowledgement, a special occasion of gratitude or woe. On the 20th of July, the Home Place Fairies and I celebrate a private anniversary of great significance.               We […]

Old Horse and the Fairies

Early in the morning the Home Place Fairies Nightingale, La Rosa and Delphinia affectionately greet Old Horse.               Old Horse is their companion; the loyal guardian of all the Home Place Fairies.                   Through the long cold months of winter Old […]

The Magic of Being

Magic Happens in Every Garden.                   All you have to do is look.                   Helping the Home Place Fairies spread fairy dust on lovely June Poppies in Maine.    

A Fine Fairy Tea

A hot July afternoon is the perfect time for hosting a fairy tea party.