Seasonal thoughts from the garden, the kitchen, and the in-between.
This isn’t a blog in the usual sense.
It’s a place to pause. A space to share what’s growing, what’s fading, what’s inspiring. Some entries are short—a photograph and a few lines. Others are longer: reflections on garden rhythms, floral work, or creative living.
No fixed schedule. Just thoughts as they come, written between the seasons.
You’re welcome to wander.
Ode to Spring 2020
Spring in the garden at Riverdale Farm means an abundance of delicate blooms and scented garden roses. This spring bounty of floral material inspired a collaboration with a group of talented wedding vendors at the farm.
Rustically refined Riverdale 1898
The Riverdale survey title is Plantagenet Location 771, created in 1898. We purchased the property in 2004 and run a herd of Murray Grey cattle and have an extensive country style garden #countrystyle from which we enjoy vegetables, fruits and harvest pinot grapes for wine.
Summer Paddock Elopement Shoot
On a warm summer’s day in early January, Abbey and I inspired by the parched paddocks surrounding the extensive gardens at Riverdale Farm #riverdalefarmalbany #riverdalefarm designed a bouquet and table setting.