Category Archives: Nature

They’re back! Oscar & Opal Osprey Begin Their 18th Season!

Posted on March 16, 2019 by J. F. Booth

I’m delighted to announce the return of our dear Osprey friends, Opal and Oscar.  Yesterday morning’s weather was perfect for a walk at the US Naval Academy.  There was a gentle breeze, sunshine, and temperatures in the low 50s F. … Continue reading →

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Winter In the Garden: What’s Up? Magazine

Posted on March 2, 2019 by J. F. Booth

Perhaps you’ll enjoy my February column on winter’s particular beauty in our gardens. https://whatsupmag.com/home-and-garden/garden/winter-gardens-a-closer-look/ 

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Life’s Small Dramas Continue

Posted on April 29, 2018 by J. F. Booth

The first four weeks of our osprey’s return to paradise has been quite eventful… Oscar and Opal, as you may recall, returned to the Naval Academy in mid-March.  Other than chilly weather, all seemed to be well… at first.  About … Continue reading →

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Art In the Garden: April “Gardens” column

Posted on April 25, 2018 by J. F. Booth

Art in the Garden Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together,” said John Ruskin, 19th century, British essayist and art critic. Applying Ruskin’s definition, one’s garden could be fine art. And … Continue reading →

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Small Spaces: Big Ideas My 7th Garden Column

Posted on March 30, 2018 by J. F. Booth

  Here is my Gardens column in the March issue of What’s Up? Magazine.      http://www.whatsupmag.com/2018/03/01/167791/small-spaces-big-ideas I hope you enjoy the suggestions in your own gardening projects.

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