Category: Woodland Sermonette
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Blessing of the Animals at St. Ann’s Kennebunkport

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church (summer only!) in Kennebunkport is a very special place. It’s where Wayne and I got married, where we worship and where we’ve made connections. This past Saturday they had their annual Blessing of the Animals, and people bring their dogs and cats for this service. Many know how dear chipmunks are…
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Gems and Jewels on a Dime

Yesterday was a rainy afternoon, so I was treated to the calming sound of rain on the roof of our sunroom as I set the table for Sunday supper. I could also hear the house finch mama singing while feeding her babies peeping away in the nest on top of our outdoor solar light above…
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Gardening with Groundhogs

Three years ago, we created a pollinator garden with native plants I bought from Maine Audubon and local organic farms. I planted neonictinoid-free wildlflower seeds from American Meadows in raised beds my husband had built by hand in previous years when we grew tomatoes in them. When the bees, colorful insects, butterflies and hummingbirds showed…