🌿 January in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​January in Prescott offers a peaceful, productive pause in the garden. While things may seem sleepy outside, it's actually the perfect time to plan, organize, and lay the groundwork for spring growth.
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Happy Solstice!
I’ve written a much richer and more personal version of this piece over on my Substack publication, Letters from The Whiskey Porch.

You can read the full updated essay here, and join the conversation:
👉 Santa Lucia: A Celebration of Light for the Darkest Days

I’m keeping this page online to preserve your lovely comments from years past - they’re part of the story - but the new and expanded version now lives in its’ true home.

Thank you so much for following along, and for celebrating the beauty of midwinter with me.  I'm glad that you stopped by and I hope to see you over on Substack where you can see the whole story!

Peace & contentment,
~Miriam

🌿 December in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​December in Prescott is a quiet, reflective time in the garden. As the season shifts into winter, your landscape settles into dormancy, and the rhythm slows down—perfect for planning ahead and enjoying the calmer pace.

Here in Prescott, Arizona’s high country, the first frost always feels like a turning point. The garden softens, the air sharpens, and we start shifting from long summer days to the slower rhythms of autumn.

I’ve shared a new, expanded story on Letters from The Whiskey Porch all about this beautiful transition — from frost-kissed garden beds to herbs drying in the studio, and even flowers frozen into whimsical cocktail ice cubes.

If you love stories of seasonal living, Prescott gardens, and slowing down to savor the seasons, come join me on the porch and read the full letter here:

👉🏼 The Art of Preserving Nature’s Gifts — on Substack

(now on Letters from The Whiskey Porch)

If you love thoughtful design, authentic craftsmanship, and homes that live beautifully in small footprints — you’ll enjoy this one.

I’ve shared a new Design Dispatch featuring my favorite books and publications for anyone who’s drawn to bungalow style, timeless architecture, and soulful living.

These are the design titles that have truly earned their place on my shelves here in our 1924 Craftsman cottage in Prescott, Arizona.

Whether you’re dreaming up your next renovation or simply seeking inspiration for a simpler, smaller home with soul — this curated reading list is a wonderful place to start.
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👉🏼 Read the full story and join the conversation on Substack:
Bookshelf: Design Classics for the Small Home & Bungalow Life →

Here in Prescott’s high country, autumn brings cooler air, golden light, and a slower rhythm. Beyond pumpkins and holidays, it’s a season made for simple rituals—tea, candles, long walks, comfort food.

​I’ve shared 14 of our favorite ways to truly embrace autumn on Letters from The Whiskey Porch.
Come join me on the porch and read the full list →
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👉🏼 Savoring the Shorter Days - 14 Simple Ways to Truly Embrace the Shorter Days of Autumn — on Substack

Happy Spring!  Tomorrow is the Spring Equinox,  also known as the Vernal Equinox.  That beautiful time of year when day and night are nearly equal, gently shifting us toward brighter, warmer days.

Historically, cultures worldwide have celebrated this moment as a period of renewal, growth, and reconnection to the earth. Here in the Southwest, indigenous communities traditionally mark this season with ceremonies honoring the land's fertility and the rejuvenation of life.

For me, the Spring Equinox symbolizes fresh starts and the quiet joy of observing nature awakening around us. It’s the ideal moment to pause, reflect, and thoughtfully welcome the new season into our homes and gardens.

Here are TEN beautifully simple ideas for celebrating the arrival of spring here in Prescott.  

🌿 March in the Prescott Garden
Your Monthly Garden Keeping Summary from The Whiskey Porch

​March in Prescott still brings chilly nights and the occasional winter weather, but the season is waking up fast. While spring temps tease us, remember our frost risk lingers—so hold off on tender plantings and take this month to prepare for the busy season ahead.
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Happy fall equinox to you,
​~Miriam

Love the idea of living with the seasons?  Looking for more inspiration?

You might enjoy 14 Ways to Embrace the Shorter Days of Autumn, an in-depth look at some inspired ways to jump into the season with all your heart.