Today we’re going to mix it up, a snow walk and a garden give-away all in the same post! MUSICA for slow dancing, Girlfriends. . .
Yesterday, for the first time in weeks, maybe even months, we had 
a sunshiny, lovely 42º. We scrambled into our boots and RAN ourselves out the door, for the first walk in all of that time!!! Our lawn is still covered in snow, but it’s quietly beginning to melt making a continuous little river down our driveway, joining the slightly bigger river on the street, and heading down hill to the harbor. We weren’t sure what the dirt road that takes us out to the ocean would look like, but we were willing to try, especially when we saw what was going on in the maple tree outside the kitchen window:
The photo isn’t clear, but that’s OK, those orange spots are Robins! If this beautiful day is good enough for them, it’s good enough for us!
so here we go
. . . walking very gingerly . . . It was melting, like a slushy in some parts (the good parts) but there were long lumps of shiny wet ice, and some nice stretches of mud. . . We plot which direction we should fall in case we need to, realizing no one brought a phone, if he breaks his leg, he lays there while I “run” for help. It would be sad.
The birds were singing, Joe’s trying to figure out where the sound is coming from . . .
See him? Way up top in the middle of the picture? He looks white but he’s a goldfinch, he can’t clap his hands so he shows his happiness with song.
The goldfinch has a really nice view! When we walked out of the canopy of the woods, we had our first view of the pond ~ we could see it was still partially frozen . . .
But I have to say, despite how cold it looks, the warm sun on our faces felt as much like spring as breathing into a bouquet of daffodils! Off came my hat and gloves, unzipped goes the jacket. THAT’S how nice it was out there!
I’m always behind him . . . he waits, as the ever-patient guy that he is, hands on hips . . .
Can’t just walk right by this little red fisherman’s shack and not stop for a photo . . . crazy man.
See those broken square-looking things on the ground (talking mostly to the Californians and Floridians right now)? They are giant ice chips. When a car goes through a partly frozen puddle, the ice breaks up and scatters. That’s something you don’t see all the time. See how patient Joe is while I take pictures of them?
We made it to the water, and I have to tell you, it wasn’t easy…. First we had to go through the deep snow in the yard of our friend’s house, then across their deck . . .
And down that very furthest set of stairs ~ see it back there? After that, finding a high-ish tide, we had to climb over each rock-piled breakwater, maybe five of them . . . yes, you’re right, I know what you’re thinking, it was heaven out there. (BTW, while we’re away from home, we had our bedroom windows wide open (for the first time this year); the ceiling fan was on full blast blowing out winter air and exchanging it for fresh spring air, and we knew we were going to sleep like babies after our walk to the sea!)
We discovered that others had been there first.
And then, beach booty! Big piece of dark blue beach glass!
More ice chips. I kind of love them. Like to break them with my toe. Makes a good noise. Two nature things happened out there that I didn’t take pictures of: A.) (Pat, you should probably skip this part.) Because some rather large animal was dead. I didn’t look because in my accidental half-second glance I could see it was all elbows, knees and feathers and other less identifiable furry parts, and despite my well-known interest in science, this was really not my cup of tea. Joe looked, he decided it was a coyote AND a turkey, entwined together on the beach. Wow! We skirt by it, my eyes covered with my hat, and we fall immediately into Morning Science discussion: First off “are there coyotes on the island?” I didn’t think so. Otherwise I’ve been living in a fool’s paradise thinking we had no kitty-eaters on Martha’s Vineyard. So, let’s say it was a deer. A deer and a turkey? 
“They don’t fight, they don’t eat each other.” So then here’s what must have happened: That thing (whatever it is, but it can’t be a coyote) killed the turkey, then, sadly, but deservedly, choked on a bone, fell over and died on top of it. (I just realized, this is kind of like talking about Downton Abbey.)
Anyway, lovely leaves embalmed in ice. The other nature thing we saw was a pair of birds mating on the road. That was a first, I have never seen birds do that. As a scientist, I had never thought about what those little devils did when we left them alone. We thought they were dead at first, they weren’t moving at all, we didn’t even know there were two of them, till Joe looked closer to figure out which side was up, because this was one weird looking bird. More Morning Science ensued when all of a sudden, the girl escaped! OK, I did get a picture of the chase . . .
This is the little father, in hot pursuit! Ah, spring. Quite the adventure!
Tire tracks become puddles . . . Look around, where is the best place to put your foot? Safest would probably be IN the water.
Time to go home . . . so far we have 100% not fallen down!
And we manage to keep it that way! Usually our walk is 45 minutes, yesterday it was an hour and a half. That’s from making sure we didn’t break our necks.
Front row seat to the melting of the snow. (OMG, is he not the most adorable thing in the world?)
So we all know the snow will go . . .
And waiting for us, under all the ice are our little snow drops (these are from last year, this year’s crop is frozen stiff right now, but soon). Because, it’s coming, only another week until official . . .
And in honor of the moment, when we are all teetering on the verge of spring, I would love for one of you to enjoy my favorite garden book of all time . . .
It’s called Kitchen Gardens, an unassuming little book wonderfully written by Mary Mason Campbell with illustrations by Tasha Tudor.
But it’s by far the most inspiring garden book I’ve ever read. There are other books with much more detailed information, and definitely glossier pictures, but no book has ever moved me into the garden faster and happier than this one.
It was published in 1971 and I was lucky enough to happen upon it as my first garden book. “I love how Mary Campbell wrote about the “sunshine, fresh air, and privacy of our gardens. . .”
I thought I would sign this book for you and also add a watercolor bookmark (I’ve been cutting up the bits of paper I use for testing my pen or watercolors and making bookmarks out of them).
If you want to be entered for this giveaway, all you have to do is scroll to the bottom of this post and look for the tiny word “comments” — and leave a comment. Your comment can be just one word if you like; that will be enough to enter you for the drawing. For those of you who get my blog via email, you will have to go to www.162.240.10.175/~susanbs3/susanbranch/ and scroll to the very bottom of this post and find that tiny word . . . “comments” ~ for some reason, they don’t seem to send a “comment” button in an emailed blog.
Last but not least. I told you I finished the new calendars for 2016? I thought I would give you a little preview . . . This is “October” for the wall-calendar, and don’t worry, there are pink 
pumpkins on the bottom part.♥ For thee, from me. ♥
Something else for thee: click on “shopping” at the top of the blog, scroll to the bottom of the column on the left, click on FREE STUFF! Spring-themed stationery, bookmarks, tags — and computer wallpaper!
And just one more thing I wanted to tell you: My (our, because I’m always thinking of you when I’m writing) new book is being edited even as we speak. That means the writing part is almost done, after that I’ll paint it and add the photos and hopefully we’ll have it in about six months, maybe by the time we make our first fires next autumn. I know the title. But I’m afraid to say it out loud yet. So let me get used to it, maybe next time! You’ll be the first to know!
Until we meet again . . . Love you, love us.♥ XOXO
P.S. Don’t forget . . . St. Patrick’s Day is coming!
You always brighten my day! Thanks so much!
Alas, I had this book 40 years ago but it has disappeared. Would love to gave it “back”. I have a corgi and its all because of Tasha Tudor and her drawings.
Your last year’s snowdrops are so lovely! I spotted a patch of mine ready to open near where our dryer vents. What a much longed for treat! The most amazing snowdrops I ever saw where in a churchyard in the Cotswolds 20 years ago in February on a trip with my mother. They took my breath away. Then we went to a pub where each table had its own small pewter jug filled with them. I couldn’t imagine having enough bounty to pick a bouquet!
They take some work, they are so little!
I always look forward to reading your blog Susan! It is my favorite. We share such appreciation for these simple pleasures and I’m sure that is why all of these ladies here are drawn to you and Martha’s Vineyard. I have followed you since I was 12 years old and thought that “Christmas Joy” was the loveliest thing in the world. I enjoyed the pictures and commentary of your nature walk as always, and seeing Jack’s adorable face as usual.
Twelve! I couldn’t love that more, Nicole!
Gotta love those kitties watching for your safe return from your walk. We are also enjoying the first tease of spring here in the driftless region of Wisconsin. Our chickens just explode out their door in the morning and want to play out in their yard until the solar lights come on. It seems no living creature wants to waste a moment of this gift.
That book looks perfect for early spring reading and garden dreaming.
I am glad you are enjoying the weather there. My snow drops are up and blooming here in Ohio. I am so addicted to your blog, I check every day!! Thank you for bring so much enjoyment to so many people’s lives.
I love Tasha Tudor and would love to add this book to my little collection. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win!!
Thank you for offering that book – it looks wonderful! Fingers crossed. 🙂
From one bookmark maker to another, Happy Spring, Susan! We have similar melting snow into rivers, too, here on Long Island. The garden beckons!!!
Please pick me for your book giveaway. I’m home sick today and you blog brings me sunshine! Thank you for sharing your joy, art and world with the rest of us.
Yay, Spring!
Wish we had a tiny bit of your snow in our California mountains! We are so dry and so far ahead of the season that our blossoms are already gone and replaced with green leaves. Thank you for the winter to spring reminder!
I love your blog! I would love to win the Kitchen Garden book. Thank you for taking us on your adventures. Tell Joe thank you also for enduring all of your “girlfriends!”
Love any book illustrated by Tasha Tudor!
Enjoyed our little walk today. Would love to get my hands on that gardening book. We’ve been digging, pruning, cleaning for several weeks now here in central CA. Thanks for the offer!
Susan, thank you for taking me away for a moment of peace! Work is very hectic and you are my partner in breaking free and enjoying small moments that make me smile 🙂
I love your phrase, “teetering on the verge of spring”. I think I’ll plagiarize it for my journal. Here in Bountiful, Utah we’ve had a very mild winter and have been so worried for you in the east. I’m glad you’re finally “teetering on the verge of spring”! Love you, Susan. You are my inspiration!
What a joy it would be to win !!!! Loved reading about your walk, thank you for sharing !!!
I loved your “almost” spring walk! I live in California (all my life), and have never been in weather like this! I know everyone in the East is tired of the weather, but I would love to experience your winter! (although this has been a long one!!)
The book is just my cup of tea! I would love to win it!!
Jane Adkins
Dear susan, what a great lunch I just had with you!!!!!!!!!! You talked, I read and ate my lunch!!!!!!!! Defineately enjoyed you and Joe’s walk to the beach!!!!!!!! Jacks picture is so PERFECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to order your new (2) books and the 2016 calendar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like Tasha Tuder and have her 2 dvd’s, My favorite one is the Christmas DVD!!!!!!!!!!!! But the other one is great too!!!!!!!!! I have been reading your old BLOGS!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU for making them avaible for us new Girlfriends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are GREAT, I have learned soooooooo much from reading them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am Hoping to win Your LOVELY garden book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tasha Tuder also sold a cookie tin. I bought it from the Old VICTORIA MAGAZINE many years ago and set it out for display at Christmas time!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOO GLAD MV has started to thaw!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have FUN on your daily walks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY GLAD TO HEAR JACK IS DOING WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bye for now and thanks for the lunch date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We also had a day that went 50 in Maine! Alas a fleeting teaser of Spring to come as we are expecting another snowstorm this weekend! Thanks!!!
A one word comment?
Thanks
Hugs
Snow is melting here in western N.Y. Sun is finally shining! Baby lambs are coming soon here on the farm – a sure sign of Spring. Love your blog!
My girlfriend had two baby lambs born on her farm yesterday! A trip is planned!
Reading your blogs makes me so happy, I feel so much a part of your wonderful world. Thank you, Judy
Thank you for sharing your winter with us Californians, we’ve hardly had any winter this year. Daffodils are done, first roses are blooming! We are getting close to 80 degrees!! What a wonderful book you are giving away, a garden book illustrated by Tasha Tudor, I’m sure it is beautiful! What I really love, love, love is your bookmark!! I am so hoping you are right about a pill to give cats to make them non-allergenic! My husband is allergic, and I want a kitten terribly, especially after watching Jack grow up!
Love to know what your vet says about that. Hoping I didn’t dream it!
Thank goodness you didn’t fall. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Felt like I was walking with you and enjoying the fresh, clean air. Have loved the water all my life and seeing the ocean this freshness was heightened. I use to own this kitchen book but in my many moves, it was misplaced. I would love to replace mine..Tasha Tutor drawings are so realistic. Have a great day !!
I would treasure that book!
I would love to win the book. I am a novice gardener and I find such inspiration from reading your blog. Thank you much for sharing your joy and wisdom.
Oh Susan, I loved seeing your walk in the snowy woods. And I would love to win this book. It looks delightful! Thanks so much for your blog.
Sheila
Thank you for such a wonderful and cheery blog, Susan!
Tasha Tudor and a garden info book?!! Too good to be true!! Come’on Spring!
I thoroughly enjoyed the walk! Don’t you love the shore in winter?
Thank you for the walk and the sunshine.
So glad that NE is beginning to melt. I can’t imagine how you all coped with so much snow and freezing temps. Spring is just around the corner.
The Oct page for the 2016 calendar is just fantastic. Two of my favorite fur-sons (short for fur person) featured. Can’t wait for them to go on sale. Also really looking forward to the new unnamed book.
“Fur-sons” Like it!
What a lovely post! We’ve had a couple days of warm weather here in Ontario, Canada. The birds are at the bird feeder and the kids are getting silly – next week is March Break. The snow is starting to melt & my little one, who’s 2, has been pointing out the little patches of grass. Spring is in the air.
Such a lovely looking book. I’m a fan of Tasha Tudor – we own Around the Year and A is for Annabelle.
Dear Susan, what GREAT lunch we just had!!!!!!!!!!!!! You talked and I read while eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVED you and Joe’s SPRING walk to the beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOO GLAD mv is starting to THAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just LOVED Jacks picture sitting and looking outside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also like Tasha Tuder, I have her (2) DVD’S. they are both Great. My favorite one is the Christmas DVD!!!! I have a cookie tin she sold in the OLD VICTORIA MAGAZINE years ago and display it at Christmas!!!!! GLAD TO HEAR JACK AKA BLOG DADDY IS FEELING BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to win the LOVELY GARDEN BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Byeeeeeeeeee for now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun on your morning walks and thanks for taking us along!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the garden book! I remember seeing it at my house growing up!
I felt the exact same way about taking my first walk outside yesterday after all this snow and ice and cold temps. You describe events beautifully. We have plenty of robins here and even came the last two weeks. I can’t imagine you haven’t seen two birds mating together before spring! I guess we are all learning something new every day. Thank you, Susan, for all the pictures. By the way, how did the leak in your ceiling turn out? All better now??
Hole is still open, bathroom upstairs (origin of leak) almost finished, leak was still there on last test, more caulking, and we shall see!
Pick me!
Hi Susan…I wrote you last night and commented about the sea glass, or beach glass…and thank you for your reply!! I had been thinking about the glass when I remembered a little article in my Daily Bread devotional that I read about sea glass. I actually found it and reread it…it was called “Broken but Beautiful” and talked about how broken glass bottles get tossed, and if they are lucky enough to end up in the ocean, they get tossed around by the currents and tides, while the sand and waves make them smooth and rounded over time.Then they become something beautiful, and have purpose again, when someone like you and I come along and find them and take them home! The article compared the glass to broken lives that are touched by the love and grace of God,and can again become renewed and beautiful,also , like a potter who reshapes the clay in his hands if it becomes marred…like the sea glass and the clay, we are never too badly broken, for God to smooth out and make us beautiful!!…I just thought that you might like this little thought about the glass, and maybe someone else reading this may need the encouragement today! Thanks for letting me share this! 🙂 Donna, from Montana
Thank you for entering me into your Garden giveaway!
And thank you for your wonderful signs-of-spring posting today too.
I so enjoy all of your photos and posts! This garden book looks intriguing. If you do not pull my name I will have to go on a hung for it myself. Thank you for sharing.
I know you meant hunt! 🙂
Dear Susan, I forgot to THANK YOU for keeping your old BLOGS posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been reading them and learning SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! they are such FUN TO READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR THE LUNCH DATE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to your next post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BYE GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL!
Dear Susan, I’m always glad to make you smile and brighten your day!!!!!! You make mine happy just to read your web pages and do a little shopping!!!
Gardening makes me happy. It is the one thing I do that immediately calms my mind and drops me into that warm & fuzzy place as I get immersed in seeds, roots, blooms and dirt. It must be the peace you feel when you are creating, for that moment, all it right with the world; Nivana. There is nothing like nurturing a plant, and when it grabs hold of the earth and thrives, it’s just a thrill! I may be able to visit MV for a few days in May, working out details. Excited!
While you were enjoying the day by walking to the shore, I was enjoying the day by shoveling off the bricks around my garden and setting up the lawn chairs in a protected spot under a pine tree. Spring fever abounds!
Spring!
Dear Susan, Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and Joe for next week!
Enjoyed your walk today. I must say we have coyotes here in Florida and one came from our neighbor’s yard while we were sitting outside reading the paper. It was all mangy looking and not a very pretty sight. We have a cage all around the lanai/pool area so it could not get near us but it walked down by the side of our house and took a stroll down the middle of the street! Scary looking for sure!
Anyway, I loved the picture of Jack, so cute.
I also love the Better Crocker “Kitchen Gardens” book. Looks so interesting.
We have lots and lots of pollen and last weekend was the Strawberry Festival since it is Strawberry time here in Florida. The birds are tweeting and singing. And we are hearing the call of the Chuck’s Wills Widow……….very distinct.
Thanks again for all your posts and I can’t wait for the “new” book to come out. Hugs, Gail xoxo
Dear Susan,
You bring such joy to all…may I wish you health, happiness and peace!
Fondly,
Debbie
I would love to win this book for my mother! She is a fan of yours and Tasha Tudor. I read A Fine Romance and loved how it transported me to the ship and England!
This post was HEAVENLY! Now I want to go outside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love your science discussions! :o)
Hi Marie! I’m in Long Beach too!
Thank you so much for taking us along on your walk. I must say I laughed out loud at the birds mating…I had no idea. My 13 year old daughter walked in the room right then and said mom what are you laughing so hard at and I told her my good friend Susan Branch’s blog and she said you say it like you two are actually friends. And I said oh but we are because I truly feel that way. So thanks for being my friend I have never actually met in person.
Can’t wait for your new book!!!
Love,
Megan
XOXO Megan!
Wonderful Spring!! I am counting the seconds! Love your post…love you! love, me 🙂
What a beautiful little book! It would be a wonderful addition to my library. Thank you for your column!
Lovely seeing Spring in the making! Your posts always bring so much joy. Thanks for sharing.
Susan, This book would be a wonderful gift for my Husband. He was been waiting patiently for the Northeast winter to melt away and get to Spring cleaning. When I mentioned the other day what a big mess this winter left, he said he could not wait to clean up. I can’t wait either and Cosmo too (our Pug).
I know he would enjoy this book and keep it among his other gardening books he has been gifted.
Your blog gives me a smile when i receive it on thursday afternoons.
Saw my first crocuses of the season here in Colorado today!
Hi Susan, 903 Comments already! How little that makes my chances for a giveaway prize but no matter. The reading and entering part is prize enough. Thanks for being you!
SPRING!! My husband finished a pallet planter for our little patio and I can’t wait to fill it up with flowers and herbs! I love your walk to the sea posts. I grew up on the Central Coast of California and I miss it so much! So, even if you’re on the East Coast I love to walk on the beach with you!
Thank you Susan for the beautiful walk….so glad you both made it home safe and sound. Our snow is all gone here in Montrose, Colorado. I can’t wait for my Spring flowers to start blooming. Hugs, Carol
It always makes my day to see a blog post from you in my inbox. Happy Spring! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Happy, happy!!
Black and white cats (and all-black) are the best. Heck, all cats are the best. Love them all.
I haven’t seen a robin yet- but I’m looking!
Here in South Jersey, it was wonderful to run some errands yesterday wearing only a light jacket! The hyacinths in my garden are poking their green leaves through the cold ground! It won’t be long until the world is full of beautiful color!! Thank you, Susan, for showing us how things look in your world right now!! Happy Spring!!!
Hi Susan, I really enjoyed seeing pictures of your long walk in the snow. This week we in North Texas have finally begun to see spring. Hopefully, yours is not far behind. Hope you stay warm and enjoy the snowdrops when they make their appearance.
Your blog is a breath of fresh SPRING air. Thanks for the give-a-way. Happy St. Patty’s Day.
Hi Susan,
Isn’t it wonderful to be able to get outside for some fresh air and not feel like you are freezing to death! Loved your walk and thank you for sharing with your wonderful pictures! Love the book, love Tasha Tudor’s lovely art work. Thank you for offering us a chance to own it!
Take care
Jackie
Tasha Tudor has always been one of my favorite artists. It would be so nice to have a garden book with her illustrations.
Love, Love, Love your blog, your books, your calendars, your EVERYTHING!! Thank you for sharing your sweetness and talents with the rest of us!
Wow! It seems almost unbelievable that it is still so cold there when it is so warm here! Altho’ we never really had a real Winter this year 🙁 Thank you for sharing yours with us!!
“That thing (whatever it is, but it can’t be a coyote) killed the turkey, then, sadly, but deservedly, choked on a bone, fell over and died on top of it. (I just realized, this is kind of like talking about Downton Abbey.)” ROTFL!!!!!!!
I told a new friend yesterday about A FINE ROMANCE! I think I’ll buy her a copy as that is now my favorite gift to give!!!
The photo of Jack in this blog has to be the cutest one EVER of him!!
Love from Mary S. in Fresno, CA
That is saying something! xoxo Thank you Mary!
Can’t wait til that first afternoon of Spring gardening goes past sunset and into a cool spring evening. Sitting on the patio glider, putting on a warm sweater, sipping a cup of tea and breathing in the sweet smells of soil, the flowers I planted and dewy grass. Life is sweet when there’s soil and flowers at your feet. ❤️
Oh bring on the spring – the gardens are calling ………..
What a darling book! And I adore your watercolor bookmarks….what a great idea!!!
The snow looks wonderful…..but…..I AM ready for Spring. Might get my bunnies out and about on the tables and such this weekend.
Would love love love to win!! 🙂 fingers crossed.
I was just looking at the article of Duchess Kate’s visit to the set of Downton Abbey and trying to put together next year’s story by studying the photos. I didn’t get any hints! Then I checked my email and found your post. I love all sorts of gardening books and can’t wait to go outside and get my fingernails dirty in my own garden.
Wouldn’t it be fun if SHE was a character and SHE married Tom, and THEY ran Downton!
An indulgent gift…….that is what you are toy world!!! Xo
Is auto-correct so very helpful? Thank you auto-correct! Does that to me all the time.
Can’t wait it dig in the warm earth. It will get warm won’t it?
I think so, I have faith!
I just love reading your blog 🙂 I don’t get out much, because I have a hard time walking, and I love all of your outdoor pics 🙂
Love you can come along even if it’s on a blog!
Hi Susan, As a new reader to your blog I am enjoying the way you present the coming of spring, I loved the walk to the sea, talk of gardens to come, sweet kitties, makes me smile, I have always loved your illustrations, I happily check your site every day, Ruth
“To my” auto correct she says shaking her head.
Joy
Loved today’s walkabout! We’re thawing here in South Dakota as well, and high time, too! I keep hoping the more I read about you, some of you will rub off on me (your creativity, optimism, whimsy – I’ll have just a bit of yours, please!) THANKS!!!
Yours for the believing! xoxo
Well, being from Buffalo, NY where the snow just keeps piling up….I’m impressed by your “warm” 42 degree weather. It’s been so bone chilling cold this year, that the kids (3 and 5) have been cooped up inside, no walks for us! Today was the first time in over 2 months we have gotten outside because the real feel temp. has been negative 32 degrees. Would love to win the garden book, maybe I’ll just buy for myself for mother’s day. Thanks for the chance.
I love your blog and really enjoy all the pictures. I love the snowdrops! I’m planning to put some in my yard this coming fall. Looking forward to your new book. Hope your snow melts quickly. I live in Lansing, North Carolina, and our snow has melted, but we may get more in April………
I saw a parade of daffodils today.
I love all your things. And I love Nantucket.
Love experiencing your morning walk over my lunch break. That little house with the red door in to die for! We’re excited for spring in NYC…cannot imagine how much the people in MA are looking forward to it! What a Winter you’ve had. Hopefully Mother Nature will give the Northeast a well deserved beautiful spring!
That’s the great thing, all springs are beautiful, because of winter!
I’d love the book!
Here on the west coast of Canada, we have cherry blossoms, forsythia, magnolias, daffodils and I even saw some tulips! So lovely! I know your Spring is coming, too! By the way, the other day my small son and I saw two eagles in a tree mating! He thought one was beating the other up……….time for the “birds and the bees” talk, I guess!
Love your “morning science” walks, and that you share them with us! Also love Tasha Tudor books/illustrations. Happy Spring (in a week!)!
I loved looking at the pictures of the chunks of ice. It reminded me of a lovely trip we took into Washington D.C. a few years ago when we lived in Virginia. It was December, snow was everywhere, and the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial was FROZEN. If you pushed your foot along the edge, it would break into pieces. So everyone was doing that, and then picking the pieces up and tossing them toward the other side. They would fall halfway across, and make the loveliest tinkling sounds as they broke into smaller pieces. It sounded like little bells. 🙂 I can still hear it.
Finally, warmer weather complete with sun in Northwest Indiana; still a bit of nip in the air. No Robins seen here yet.
I love gardening and Tasha Tudor’s work. Put me in the mix for winning the book.
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Love Tasha Tudor! Always delighted to share that love with a kindred spirit. Also adore robins in general but the first robins of Spring best of all. Of course, since my name is Robin, how could I not? Happy Spring to all the Gladys and Tasha lovers who meet here because Susan is also on our list of loves.
What a lovely giveaway! Spring seems to have sprung here in Indiana as well and we are delighting in it!
It is always so fun when I sit down at my computer to WORK and I see something new from YOU!! Always enjoy hearing from you and consider you one of my best friends. It would be so lovely to receive the KITCHEN GARDENS from you-wow. Thanks
Connie
I love your blog and especially seeing pictures of your kitties. Someday I will send you a picture of my two calico (overweight) kitties that have my heart. The book was published the year we were married so I love that. I had my first garden last year and have already told my husband that I want to at least double it this year.
Eeeee! (Girly squeal of glee!) Thank you for the walk on the beach! I can’t wait until it thaws enough for me to get there myself.
Spring is surely just around the corner. I know this because the geese are flying NORTH! They made such a racket this morning that I opened the windows wide so I wouldn’t miss a single “word” from them! The garden catalogs have begun arriving also and are my evening indulgence.
I wouldn’t pass up a chance to walk the shore either, but be careful out there!
Thank you for the opportunity to receive such a lovely book. Blessings!
Vanna!!! Get ready please 🙂 LOL!
Susan, you had me laughing when I read this… (I just realized, this is kind of like talking about Downton Abbey.) LOLOLOL
The walk sounded just WONDERFUL. Breathing in fresh air, feeling free. I can remember growing up, breaking the puddle ice and they trying to fit the pieces back together again (also the fried mud puddles in the summertime).
Yes, PLEEZE enter me into the drawing!
We aren’t even to Spring, and now I’m looking to Fall and your SPECIAL BOOK! Call Yankee back for a photo shoot of the pretty autumn leaves.
Much XOXO!
Georgie fron NJ
I might have to do it for us! 🙂
I just read you’ve had MORE SNOW!!! My Oh My! I think this year is making up for the years when having snow was slight.
As soon as it all melts, those snowdrops will be peeking their little white heads up to see sunlight!
XOXO Georgie
We did, last night, crazy. Then 42 today and holding. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your brave trek to the beach with us.
And COBALT blue beach glass, score!
And best of ALL, your new book is coming along, yay!
Throwing my sun-hat (supposed to be 80 here this weekend) into the ring for your adorable book.
xoxo
Thanks for the spring/snow walk! Delightfully lovely!