Category Archives: Sustainable Living

Autumn Harvest, Autumn Meals

Cherishing the last of the basil and zucchini Getting Inventive With Zucchini One of my favorite aspects of this time of year is the way friends and neighbors love to hand out extra vegetables. Whenever I share extra plants in … Continue reading

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Welcoming The Rains

Rosemary garlic salt makes a welcome gift Autumn Is A Good Time For Slow Living After the long summer drought, what bliss to wake in the night to hear rain pattering on the roof and to walk out in the … Continue reading

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Celebrating The Autumn Equinox

Nature’s autumnal love offering to the world Nature’s Paintbrush At Work This year’s autumn equinox (Saturday, September 23) is almost here, marking summer’s exit and fall’s entrance. Since every part of the globe experiences some form of seasonal shift, solstices … Continue reading

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Celebrating Lammas

Bounty by the bowlful on Lammas An Ancient Harvest Day As local gardens brim over and fresh produce is everywhere I look, I’m thinking about the ancient tradition of Lammas. Halfway between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox, Lammas … Continue reading

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