I am thrilled and so grateful to be back at Rose cottage for another month long artist retreat! 💖💖💖

Medeola virginiana. One of my favorite snacks when I'm hiking in the woods is the root of this delicious Medeola virginiana, also known as Indian cucumber. I only have one a year and I only harvest it if they are in abundance. 💚💛💚 And check out that sweet flower.

After so many days of rain this was the most welcoming sight and smell! 💖😍💖

The Bumbles are so happy here at The MacArthur home. . 💖💖💖

Bellwort study. 💚 Edible leaves as cooked greens.

While the rain was pouring down outside, I was pouring over Margaret and John’s books. ☔️☀️💚

While the rain was pouring down outside, I was pouring over Margaret and John's books. ☔️☀️💚

Quick pen sketch of the early Roses in Margaret's garden. ☀️💖☀️

Upper left, Dogwood flower from the Dogwood tree and a Bunchberry flower both in the Dogwood family. The Bunchberry is the only herb in this family. 💖

I am thrilled and so grateful to be back at Rose cottage for another month long artist retreat! 💖💖💖