LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN · AUGUST SERIES Our little orchard is a lively place right now. The grapevine is laden with grapes, the wild blackberries are ripe, and the apples are slowly maturing. The deer—and Bear, Max, and Grace—are already enjoying the bounty. The dogs happily eat the apples whether they are ripe or not. Apparently, their philosophy is: If we can reach it, it must be ready. But the garden refuses to place everything on the same timetable. The blackberries do no

Lessons from the Garden: August Series There is one garden on our property that is different from all the others. It was created in memory of my dear friend Linda, and over the years it has become a place where remembrance and gratitude meet. Because I love purple and Linda loved bright oranges, reds, and yellows, I planted those colors as the predominant ones in this garden in honor of our friendship. Every time those blooms brighten the beds, they remind me of the beauty of