Category Archives: Country Living

Brushpile: Wildlife Habitat

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

From YardMap‘s Facebook page: We think this photo is beautiful! Why? It features a great component of wildlife habitat- a brushpile! Do you have a brushpile in your backyard habitat? Show off your “really great brushpile” by entering YardMap’s Make My … Continue reading →

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Barn Raising

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Eliza Waters

For many years, we have been members of a horse-powered CSA farm here in our town, the only one that I know of in our area. Four beautiful Belgians are the only means of power; used to plow, harrow, plant, cultivate … Continue reading →

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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Eliza Waters

COUNTRY GARDENING in zone 5 “In like a lion, out like a lamb.” In March, month of the vernal equinox, New England transitions from winter to spring and can experience a broad range of weather from raging blizzard to warm days with … Continue reading →

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Winter Sunrise

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Not being a morning person, I often slumber through the dawn so miss the beauty of those early morning hours. Even more rare is my going outside on a frosty morning. Some days it’s worth the effort of bypassing my … Continue reading →

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Believing in Miracles

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Do you believe in miracles? When the odds seem firmly stacked against you and suddenly, your hopes and prayers are answered, to me that is a miracle. My family experienced just such a miracle three years ago and it involved … Continue reading →

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Boundary

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Mending Wall Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I … Continue reading →

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Resist Not

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“The intensity of the pain depends on the degree of resistance to the present moment.”        ~ Eckhard Tolle

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Here Comes the Sun – Ten Hours of Daylight

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Where I live, on February first our day length reaches ten hours. Hallelujah! Ever since reaching college age, I’ve dealt with SAD (seasonal defective disorder), so November first to February first has been a marathon of darkness to be pushed … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Eliza Waters

Gentle stream of rippled Water Darkly reflected Trees Winter blue Sky          Pebbled Riverbed            Anvil of Stone                      Blankets of Snow

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Keep Your Bird Feeders Well-Stocked!

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Eliza Waters

When it’s really cold outside, you may find that food disappears from any bird feeders you maintain at a faster-than-normal rate. Birds (and other animals) burn more calories when it is cold. That means they need more food to maintain … Continue reading →

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