Manure and other Winter Thoughts
January is an introspective month for me. I look inward and take solace in the quiet, winter landscape. I try to redirect the urge
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This year’s family Christmas party was different. I guess it’s the way I’m seeing the world these days. It supported observations I’ve made and a
Reflecting on the Winter Solstice
Today marks the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice. As I stood beneath that great oak at 5:00 this morning looking into the
Decking the Halls at Moss Mountain Farm
Christmas at Moss Mountain Farm is a busy time of the year. We enjoy receiving guests throughout the season and sharing the beauty of this
Arkansas Holiday Attractions You Won’t Want to Miss
I may be partial, but I think Arkansas has some of the coolest attractions around, especially during the Holidays. It’s a special place year round,
Growing Dragon’s Breath Celosia
I’m always looking for plants that can provide interesting color in both the garden and home, particularly during the fall. One of my favorites in
Saving Pollinators in Missouri
Saving Our Pollinators Partnering with Leaders to Improve our Communities. First Community Bank’s and P. Allen Smith’s ‘Bloom With Us’ Pollinator Program Pollinators are
Blending Art and Nature at Crystal Bridges
I recently got a chance to visit the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR. It was not my first visit to
Decorative Finishes and Fooling the Eye
While designing my home at Moss Mountain Farm, my vision was to build a greek revival home that looked as if it had been built
Our Peony Garden: 7 Tips for Success
I’m a hopeless collector….of everything; you name it. Books, funky art, even funky friends, chickens, daffodils and lots of other flowers. So, it’s easy to