There are wonderful spots for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting for enjoying water sports around Charlottesville and the surrounding area, primarily on the Rivanna River or James River. [...]
There are wonderful spots for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting for enjoying water sports around Charlottesville and the surrounding area, primarily on the Rivanna River or James River. [...]
Gardening chores complete, Stephen and I pulled the kayaks out of winter storage and headed down the hill to the river for a few hours of glorious, relaxing time kayaking the Rivanna [...]
If you are traveling in Virginia, you should check out the Virginia Green Travel Alliance. Their byline is "Helping to take Green Tourism in Virginia to the next level", and their mission is to advance the objectives the Virginia Green program. Virginia Green is a network of [...]
These Crepe Myrtles live at the corner of Woodlands Road and Reas Ford Road, at the four-way stop. Notice how the color changes... they are an incredibly unusual color, more purple than pink, but depending on the light they appear almost fuschia . Every time [...]
Yes, you can still have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard. Plant in the front yard! You may be thinking that a front yard vegetable garden will be unsightly, or perhaps you live with a Homeowners Association which prohibits vegetable gardens in the front yard. Trust me, you can make it happen, and it can be [...]
Yes, you can still have a vegetable garden when the light is all wrong in your back yard. Plant in the front yard! You may be thinking that a front yard vegetable garden will be unsightly, or perhaps you live with a Homeowners Association which prohibits vegetable gardens in the front yard. Trust me, you can make it happen, and it can be [...]
I'm usually up early, and once I've fed the animals, have tended to email, have checked my calendar, and have taken a look at the current real estate listings (what's new to the market, dropped in price, gone under contract/sold), I settle in [...]
I'm usually up early, and once I've fed the animals, have tended to email, have checked my calendar, and have taken a look at the current real estate listings (what's new to the market, dropped in price, gone under contract/sold), I settle in [...]
Vegetable Gardening in Charlottesville
How we began this journey...
As we returned from our walk this morning, I turned to Stephen and said, "You know we're late getting the seeds started."
A few years ago, Stephen and I started the "where will we retire" conversation. We're years away from that moment but close enough that the conversation [...]
