Blessings at the New Moon – January 21 – 2023 A lion on the Serengeti My dog Luna is an expert at finding places near the edges of the garden where she can merge with the background and camouflage herself. I have found her nestled in the sunchokes, hidden behind grape vines and in the … Read more
Blessings on the first Full Moon of the Year – January 6 2023 New Creations Raspberry plants have a strong resonance with birthing, and not just of babies. Birthing includes the idea of something coming into being that did not exist before. It could be a garden, a creative project, a new habit, or a … Read more
Full Moon Greetings – December 6, 2022 Yarrow in the Garden Achillea millefolium, or yarrow, is a beautiful wildflower and easy to grow healing plant. The leaves are feathery, soft, and fernlike and flower heads are made of clusters of many tiny flowers. In the wild, yarrow is usually shades of white or pink, but there are … Read more
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 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
