These petunias always make me smile
These petunias always make me smile. I have two pots of them by the front door, so I'm smiling a lot these days. Thanks to Las Baulines Nursery for carrying them again…
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September 1, 2021
Scabiosa, snapdragon, clematis petals, alstroemeria
This one is dedicated to my grandson and his parents
This one is dedicated to my grandson and his parents. He got his second COVID vaccination two days ago, had some side effects, but this morning he feels 100%, and…
July 10, 2021
Mock orange flowers, foxglove, sweet pea, snapdragon and rose campion
Pandemic condition — what day of the week is this?
Pandemic condition — what day of the week is this? I got done with a big load of paperwork, along with attending many Zooms yesterday. Today I only have one…
May 28, 2021
Chocolate Queen Anne's Lace, columbine, snapdragon, ranunculus seed heads, alstroemeria petals
Good morning. Hope you enjoy this mandala
Good morning. Hope you enjoy this mandala, with two of my absolute favorites — Chocolate Queen Anne's Lace and Alstroemeria. Queen Anne's Lace is related to carrots, and in the coastal climate…
May 22, 2021
Radicchio, hydrangea petals, borage, iris seed pods, pansies and verbascum
First things first is good advice
First things first is good advice. I don't always take it. I have a bunch of business to attend to, including adding a mandala to the website so a friend…
May 21, 2021
Do you make mandalas?
Do you make mandalas? Every so often I hear that people are making their own mandalas. This one is by my 13 year old grandson, foraged on a hike. When you…
May 17, 2021
Clematis, madrone sticks, heuchera flowers, alstroemeria
Before the pandemic I dreamed of travel
Before the pandemic I dreamed of travel. I'd spend time going down internet rabbit holes featuring towns, local food, architecture, and crafts. I had a trip to Ireland all bought…
May 15, 2021
Poppy, osoberries, calendula seed heads, delphiniums, roses
Big excitement! My mandalas are featured in the New York Times today!
My mandalas are featured in the New York Times today! Wow! the email reads:"I am an editor at The New York Times. Just wanted to let you know that we…
May 13, 2021
Ranunuculus, iris petals, dietes seed pods, alstroemeria petals
Nothing heavy today
Nothing heavy today, simply a garden update. It's going through the first spring transition. The ranunculus are almost done, though it's not quite time to dig them yet. I'm going…
May 11, 2021
Ranunculus, iris petals, green liveforever
Everything changes, right?
Ranunculus, iris petals, green liveforever Martha's Mandala Everything changes, right? Today is May 10, 2021, the 31st anniversary of my cerebral aneurysm. The day often passes without notice, but not…
May 10, 2021