This summer, I had the sweetest surprise—not just from the peas themselves, but from the people who grew them. A local family here grows peas, and this time they did something extra generous: they opened their fields and let locals pick up to three liters for free! No charge. Just come, pick, and take home … More Freezing Peas for Winter
Yesterday evening, between bursts of rain and clouds that can’t seem to make up their mind, Linna and I ventured out into the field — straight into the furrows where our peas grow. They’ve been reaching out like hopeful little climbers, begging for something to hold on to. So, we brought out a roll of … More Peas, Mosquitoes, and Weather Swaps, Please…
After the summer solstice celebrations, our home always feels a bit enchanted, filled with lingering scents of wilting birch trees – meijas (in Latvian), drying flower crowns, and wildflowers & grasses slowly fading in every vase. This year, my bouquet of Jāņu zāles brought a little extra magic I hadn’t expected. I had carefully gathered … More The Magic Dust of Līgo!
Clover might just be one of the most underestimated little plants growing all around us (well, also nettle, read here). It doesn’t shout for attention. It’s low to the ground, quiet, and humble—but if you look closely, it’s everywhere. In our fields, by the garden beds, under the apple trees… And as I’ve learned, it’s … More Clover – A Tiny Flower with Big Benefits
Lately, I’ve found myself pausing more often just to admire the fields around our home. It’s not a carefully planted garden or a designed landscape—it’s just nature doing its thing. And right now, that means wildflowers. A whole sea of them. Especially daisies. Some people call them oxeye daisies—Leucanthemum vulgare, if we’re being official. But … More The Wild Beauty Around Me: Oxeye Daisies—Leucanthemum Vulgare
This year, I celebrated my first Walpurgisnacht—despite the rain, it turned into a beautiful evening of herbal tea, blooming fields, and a small but meaningful bonfire. A quiet ritual to welcome light and let go of winter … More Walpurgisnacht: A Night Between Seasons
I started the month with a list of goals and intentions — and then promptly forgot about them. 😅But somehow… I was on track anyway. Let’s take a look. But first, let’s start with the galery: House & Renovation Gardening & Outdoor Work Family & Everyday Life Personal Goals April was full, bright, messy, and … More What We Achieved in April
This day was full of a lot of things.Goose, for one. I’ll write more later…. Or will I? Ilze
Back in February, I shared my excitement about starting seeds indoors and trying winter sowing for the first time. If you missed those posts, you can catch up here and here. It feels like just yesterday I was cutting open water bottles and gently tucking seeds into the soil under layers of snow and ice. … More Winter Sowing – Progress Update
a day in the life of a latvian mom 