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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …