by Bill Spalding | Sep 15, 2023 | Garden Picks
As summer is coming to a quick end, I thought I’d share a pretty butterfly resting on blooms. Do you have a favorite garden picture that includes a woodland creature, bird, insect, or pet? Share it with me! Click below to send me a picture and/or a tip to share in an...
by Bill Spalding | Sep 15, 2023 | Travel Journal
Fall is the perfect time to travel – whether to New England to “leaf peep, ” to any one of our national parks to immerse yourself in some of the best of what nature has to offer, or to traverse around Europe, avoiding the summer heat index. Where will this fall take...
by Bill Spalding | Sep 15, 2023 | Wine Notes
Have you ever wondered about the role of tannins in wine? As described in this article by MasterClass, “Tannins are naturally occurring molecules (the technical word for these compounds is polyphenols). When grape skins, seeds, and stems soak in juice, they release...
by Bill Spalding | Aug 15, 2023 | Garden Picks
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens recently celebrated 10 years of having the striking sculpture, “The Earth Mother,” in the Gardens. They had a special weekend commemorating this anniversary and here is a photo of the plant-based sculpture. What’s an interesting garden...
by Bill Spalding | Aug 15, 2023 | Travel Journal
We recently traveled to Napa Valley for a combination of business and pleasure. Here is one photo from Schramsberg Vineyards, which we visited and is known for its sparkling wine. Cheers! We’d love to hear about your travel experiences and what made them memorable....
