well, it’s about time
Several weeks ago, I was sharing a story with a friend, and she noted, “Well, it’s about time!” And in one way, she was right–our …
permaculture
an Iroquois Thanksgiving prayer
Thanksgiving Prayer We return thanks to our mother, the earth, which sustains us. We return thanks to the rivers and streams, which supply us with …
whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. …
here a chick, there a chick–chickens and gardens
As the chickens and I spent several hours out on the farm yesterday, I realized that the sisters are really learning their way around the …
the yearning for good
I, the blazing life of divine wisdom, I set alight the beauty of the plains, I radiate the waters, I glow in the Sun, and …
gentle gardeners, people of faith, and environmentalism
This morning, I picked up a book I’ve not read in awhile. I was hoping for some inspiration for a meditation this morning, and when …
tomatoes: dehydrating for a little summer all year ’round
There is nothing I like more than throwing a handful of sundried tomatoes into a dish to add a bit of tangy punch and a …
farmers’ markets: tips for the trip
So you’ve found your local market, and you’re ready to head out–what’s next? Give yourself plenty of time! There’s so much to see and explore. …
thrifty thursday: upcycling, freecycling, and recycling pallets
Ok, I’ll admit it. When a friend said to me, “Oh, you don’t know about Pinterest? Just wait, you’ll be addicted in no time,” I …
slow food–homesteader style
Several months ago, in a “next step” to live more simply (and declutter), I looked around the kitchen and asked myself, “What can I live …
pallet play pen for chicks
Yep, I said it, a play pen for chicks. In prepping to leave town for vacation, I wanted something the Sisters could hang out in …
a prayer and meditation on Earth Day
i thank You God for most this amazing day:for leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which …
rainy days and rain barrels
Oh yeah! Finally, the rain is coming down, and the plants are slurping up ever last drop. Little, dry seeds are sending up a chorus …
the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out–cultivating healthy compost
Sunday around here is K cup recycling and compost turning day. All week, I have the folks in my office throw their K cups filled …
babying the berries–tending to berry bushes now for great summer berries
Last year, my out of control wineberry bushes began bullying my blueberry plants. In an effort to call them off, I trimmed and tugged until …
small, simple things and friday on the farm
Morning here started chilly and rainy but by afternoon, we had cool, sunny weather. As a part of my Friday afternoon sabbath, I spent time …
giving thanks for the farmers
Give thanks for the farmers, and for everyone in the long chain from soil to mouth via sun and rain. Give thanks for the plenty …
so you’ve started your seeds, now what?
After I pressed two posts on starting seeds, I noticed the trend in lots of posts and pinterest pics focusing on seed starting. Yep, we …
rainy day got you down? ideas for gardeners on a rainy day
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown It’s a cool, rainy March day here–the kind of weather that makes …
at the end of the day–spring comes to growing grace farm
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.––Margaret Atwood After a week of being gone from the farm, I …
Horst Rechelbacher’s sustainable life “to do” list
In an article in Spirituality and Health (September-October 2008), Horst M. Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda, discusses how we can live a sustainable personal life. …
what the birds can teach us about community
If your support the community, they will support you. ~Jerry Greenfield, Co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Every morning around 7:30, the birds begin …
starting seeds 2
Ok, wow! Thanks for all the blog hits on my starting seeds post last night. You guys got me to thinking, and in hindsight, I …
homesteading: starting seeds
Oh, where to begin?! It’s the time of year when I move the tall metal shelves in front of the French doors in the den …
slow food
It would be simple to define “slow food” as “the opposite of fast food” or “food that is cooked slowly.” I prefer, however, to think …
surburban farming
Tonight, I was reading a blog post by slowfoodsmama.com entitled “Is Urban Farming Really Farming?” Great post if you’re interested, and it caused me to …
welcome
It’s what you do that makes your soul. ~Barbara Kingsolver I have started this gardening and farming blog as a way of documenting my own …