Nature's blessings

What spectacular weather here lately! August has been rather sunny without being too hot.  This morning barely surpassed 40 degrees. 

Nature blesses Northern New Hampshire in many ways.  Besides weather like today, some examples on Hardwood Hermitage include:

1.  Plenty of blackberries.  About 8 pints were picked today.  The awesome fruit is being turned into jam now.

2.  The sheer bliss of productive tomato and pepper plants.

3.  And, the greatest aspect of enjoying nature on Hardwood Hermitage:  Growing your own heat.  This big stack of about 2-and-a-half cords glistens in the sun this afternoon.  None of these delightful pieces will burn for over a year.