Category Archives: Sustainable Gardening

We Are Woven Into Nature

When kids look at nature, they see magic Brown Sugar Banana Bread & Nurturing The Natural Reading through numerous articles about climate change and “saving nature”, it seems as if many people who are passionate about the natural world unconsciously … Continue reading

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Stay Strong, Eat Real Honey

Avoid adulterated honey; buy local! Calming And Decluttering Like so many people, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and battered by the news lately. If breaking news is breaking your spirit, take a break and focus on something positive. While reading through … Continue reading

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New Year Noticing

Soup as soothing soul food Shining Light On Seasonal Swings Happy New Year, right? Or, perhaps, not so much? As the holidays recede, I’m feeling flat, stale, and vaguely sorrowful, restless but lacking energy. Many friends and neighbors are sharing … Continue reading

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How To Nurture Hummingbirds

Young artist’s view of beautiful birds Hummingbird Happiness Like most people, we have had very quiet holidays, which turn out to suit us surprisingly well. On Friday morning my brother and I companionably texted back and forth, exchanging images and … Continue reading

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