Annie Bowler

Travels with Heart, by Annie Bowler, October 1, 2026, Volume 38 John and I head to Oregon each September; it was lovely to be back! I love Oregon’s many powerful rivers, winding roads, and so much green! John and I spend time in Oregon each September at the lovely Belknap Hot Springs with longtime friends and some new ones too. Some fished the McKenzie River, while others hiked nearby trails, read, cooked, sang, laughed, soaked in hot springs water, played games, crafted, and shared meals...

By Annie Bowler, August 1, 2026 Volume 36 John and I set off to Spain and Portugal in Early July, for what may be one of the most memorable trips of our lifetimes. Read on to learn more…. We landed in Madrid but headed just a short train ride away to Toledo. Toledo is a fascinating city, with historically over 100 Muslim, Jewish, and Christian churches. Today it’s a warm and welcoming city, that’s ancient yet modern, and downright beautiful! It was amazing to explore a city with so much...

By Annie Bowler, June 1, 2026: Volume 35 Hello friends, Sad to say but the Flower Farm’s citrus spring blossoms are a thing of the past, but the best is yet to come. Our fruit has set, and it looks like we’re in for a fine citrus crop next winter which makes all of us quite happy! I love to watch the progression, from blossoms to tiny fruit which grow larger and larger, with plenty of water through the summer heat. Then, with the first cold snaps of late fall, the mandarins turn orange and...