Good morning, friends. Ah, the weekend is here. Are you excited?

It’s going to be a beautiful day. I just know it.

Monday is Earth Day, and I talked my husband into taking me to a little town we used to live in this afternoon. We brought home a couple of our babies there, and it is very special to me.

What does that have to do with Earth Day, you may ask?

Well, I plan to purchase plants there! Hopefully we can get them into the ground on Monday. It sure sounds meaningful and special to me.

In honor of Earth Day, I sent in an extra donation to the Audubon Society, too. I believe they are doubling donations at the moment if you are interested.

Last night, I took a walk around my yard. It was so peaceful. I planted calendula and marigolds, and snapped photos of plants I would like to identify. Then I sat on my porch as the sky grew dark and insects began to sing. Ah, perfect.

This year has been full of changes for me, and I’ve found such solace in my garden. I hope I don’t bore you with the details. It’s just such a a special place to me right now, and I can’t help but talk about it.

After plant shopping this afternoon, we hope to visit one of our favorite restaurants in the area, for old times sake.

I am one of the most sentimental people I know, and I am just so excited.

I thought I’d leave with you a few pieces of my garden and a book recommendation before I go. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

This wild blackberry took root right next to my fence, so I trained it to it. It’s starting to bloom!

This is a St. John’s Wort plant. I threw seeds in this area a couple of years ago. Thyme is growing around it.

I am loving this book right now. One day, a no-mow yard is my goal.