Happy New Moon – Thanksgiving Eve – November 23, 2022 Our Thanksgiving table will hold lots of treats from last summer’s harvest. Apples pies from my Liberty apple tree, pumpkin casserole from the Australian Butter Pumpkins, and green tomato pickles. It is a joy to be able to share the garden’s bounty. I am eternally … Read more
Full Moon Greetings! November 8, 2022 Cultivating Joy in Dark Times The world can be a challenging and even wearisome place (in case you hadn’t noticed). But it can also be a place of beauty, connection, and joy. Even in the midst of darkness we can intentionally tend and nurture joy as we would seedlings … Read more
Happy New Moon! October 25, 2022 First Frost & Garden Transitions The first hard frost has arrived in Denver – and just like that we made a transition out of the summer gardening season. Right up until the last moment I was harvesting tomatoes, zucchini, and raspberries (stragglers to be sure – but they were … Read more
Happy Full Moon! Illumination as the Energy of Fennel It’s fitting on the full moon, to focus on fennel’s energy of illumination. Although, there are many other reasons to recommend the plant. Fennel’s distinctive licorice flavor makes it versatile as both herb and vegetable. Some varieties form a bulb at the base of the stem … Read more
Happy New Moon – September 25 2022 Summer Fairy Garden Project My grand-daughter, Sonya, and I decided to create fairy gardens as a summer project this year. We just wrapped them up the week before autumn equinox – but that still qualifies as a summer project. Our goal was to do something fun together (of … Read more
Happy Full Moon – September 10, 2022 Sunflowers – Beauty and Function Sunflowers are the model for all our childhood drawings of flowers. And there is so much to love about them. They are one of the easiest flowers to grow. That plus their beauty and impressive height make them a great choice for children’s … Read more
Happy New Moon – August 28th 2022 Garden Boundaries Boundaries in the garden can be as simple as a fence or the edges of a raised bed. They keep plants from being trampled or run over by children and pets. Clear boundaries offer safety and protection. But not all boundaries are visible. Companion plants, for … Read more
Happy Full Moon August 11, 2022 The Vibration of Confidence Garlic is on my mind. I’ve just wrapped up my garlic harvest and am thinking about the varieties I want next season. If you are new to gardening you may not know that garlic is planted in the fall (just like many other bulbs) and … Read more
It’s the New Moon – July 28, 2022 Five Senses and Cultivating Awareness I’ve been thinking about the simple mindfulness practice of using our five senses to call ourselves back to the present moment. It’s come up recently in conversations with my grand-daughter and also in the online training that I do. There are lots of … Read more
Happy Full Moon – July 13, 2022 Eggplants, Mystery, & Mindfulness One of my goals this summer is to harvest more eggplant than I can possibly eat – and then give the rest away. I love eggplant and it is hard to get enough. Apparently, they grow wild in India. Can you imagine foraging for … Read more
