Wednesday, May 1

Happy May Day!

We saw this Maypole at the NH Renaissance Faire in 2016. A maypole is a 600 year old tradition originating in European folk festivals. Ribbons are attached to the top and a dance is performed. By the end of the dance, a lovely woven pattern covers the pole (if all goes well!) The festival can occur on May Day, Pentecost or Mid-summer. 

Tiny Bugs on My Grapevine Leaves

I was out in the garden the other morning, checking on the grapevines like I usually do this time of year, when I noticed something strange....