Each morning, William and Paula placed a small bowl of blueberries on the breakfast lanai, and lined the railing with berries to offer to their cardinal friend. Today, the next generation of birds flashes red in the garden, and the fridge remains stocked with berries.
In these early months of stewarding the Merwins’ house, we are making discoveries that surprise and delight us. As we go, we’ll share some of these finds with you in a new series called “Storied Objects.” To view other posts in the “Storied Objects” series, click here.