The poetry of earth is never dead
February 23, 2021 marks the 200 year anniversary of the death of John Keats. Although his life was short, he has had an outsized influence …
Category: Art & Nature
Winter in the untended garden
Hello nature friends, welcome back to my blog! I’ve been taking a break from here lately, as other projects have pulled me away. The original …
Tending the untended garden, and appreciating small moments in nature
The Untended Garden has been truly untended lately. I’ve been focusing on other writing projects this year, and it’s been hard to find time for …
Maria Schneider, music inspired by nature
Jazz composer Maria Schneider draws much of her inspiration directly from nature. Her latest recording, The Thompson Fields, is inspired by the prairies where she …
Artists supporting nature
I’ve been neglecting this blog in recent months, as I’ve been trying to focus on my art and writing. Thank you to all my loyal …
The Diatomist – microscopic artwork created from nature
Sometimes the beauty of nature is so small, you need a microscope to see it. Diatoms are single-cell algae, encased in glass shells, invisible to …
Inspired by orchids – Bianca Ana Chavez
Here at The Untended Garden, we feature works both old and new, but this summer I’ll be highlighting contemporary artists who explore nature in their …
The Wilderness Project – children in the natural world
Photographer Heather McKay Bowes describes herself as “an explorer, a wild one at heart, a spinner of stories, a dreamer.” She uses her photography to …
A Celebration of Flight
Last week I had the pleasure of seeing a performance of A Celebration of Flight by IBEX Puppetry, directed by Heather Henson. Featuring a blend …
Exploring the animal kingdom through music
Composers draw inspiration from everything around them, and many great songs have sprung from nature. Musicians Dak and Adam are taking their inspiration one step …