jammyjamanne

The photos are from a month ago - just thinking about them this morning

The peonies were perfect for about 2 days then severe weather came through and they didn't survive the wind + rain. They'll be back next spring

it's lily season in the garden <3

the tulips are stunning right now

Spent the morning drinking iced coffee in the garden

I'm loving all the pictures of babies and pets in flowers right now <3

Rhododendron, bleeding hearts, daffodils, and a cute picture of Boots. I love early spring <3

I had a really luxurious birthday last year, knowing this year might be difficult. So far my plans include staying home, grounding, delicious food, naps, and maybe some party favors? I'll feel it out once it gets closer.

The total solar eclipse falls on my birthday this year, and I am nervous. Where I live in southern IL falls on the edge of totality, both in 2017 and 2024. If you look at a map, both 2017 and 2024 totality lines make a cross, right over where I live.

The last 2 months have been really intense, but it's Aries season, and the garden is waking up.

and wool, fire, tea, soup, down comforters, hot baths, candles, and cats to snuggle with <3

I think this is the coldest weather I've ever experienced? -20C, feels like -29C with the wind chill. I am so grateful for a warm house, reliable furnace, and the power is still on.

December Moon

after a delicious summer weaving ladders + eating insects, this spider built, laid, and suspended 2 egg sacs in the cone flowers. I check on them everyday - still here, still safe, ready for spring <3

this looks incredible!

close up of several round canna lily bulbs with long stringy roots

overhead view of several round canna lily bulbs with long stringy roots

Dug up the canna lilies before the ground starts to freeze - love seeing their bulbs + roots

yellow pears on a cutting board and a hand holding a pear with several bites taken out of it

I saw a dear friend the other day. We traded plants + seeds, visited with her chickens, and picked a bunch of pears from an old tree on her property. Absolutely delicious.

A bright warm fire burning in a firepit composed of a wide metal ring

First fire of the season

it's 60 degrees so all the windows are open - love this clear cold air

Love having all my chores done by 10am - time to relax

first soup of the season, chicken + rice

several yellow and red sassafras leaves laying on the ground

upward view of yellow, red, and green leaves

upward view of a huge tulip poplar tree covered in bright yellow leaves

upward view of a huge sugar maple tree covered in green, yellow, and orange leaves

October Trees <3

this is heaven

love a chronological feed

ty it's so good to see you too <3 I am catching up + slowly moving my focus over here

Evergreen tree with the moon in a bright blue daytime sky

Close up of a tabby cat

Close up of a gray cat