Bear Necessities and Trail Restoration
It's been quite a while since we've had a furry visitor at Garden Studio. Imagine our surprise when we spotted a bear making its way up the familiar game trail.…
Restaurant-Worthy Photos with Your iPhone: Food Photography Tips
These days, everyone is a food photographer! In the age of social media, we are constantly bombarded with mouthwatering images of dishes. But how do you take those restaurant-quality photos…
The Great Squirrel Feeder Caper: Fuzzy Acrobats Take Center Stage
Those of you who follow our Garden Studio adventures know we've been happily hosting a variety of feathered visitors at the studio. We've had finches flitting about, the occasional chickadee,…
Finding Inspiration and Wildlife Wonders at the House of Zen
There's a constant source of awe in my life: the breathtaking beauty of the natural world. When I bought the House of Zen and built the Garden Studio, it wasn't…
A Flash of Blue, A Flash of Red in the Zen Garden: Spring’s Joyful Messengers
Spring has sprung in the Zen Garden, and with it, a new wave of delightful visitors: the bluebirds. These feathered jewels have graced our peaceful space with their vibrant presence,…
Mating Season (part two)
Bobcats breed from February through March. They are polygamous and do not form lasting pair bonds. The young are born after a 62-day gestation period in April or May. Females…
