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Looking for Silver Linings

Joann CalabreseAugust 12, 2026 Gardens, Living Intentionally

New Moon Greetings – August 12, 2026 A Summer of Winning and Losing The challenging gardening season in Denver so far has me looking for silver linings. After losing all of my apples because of a late frost, summer arrived with drought, wildfire smoke, and 100+ degree days. Plants and humans alike are struggling. I’ve … Read more

Attempting Figs in Zone 5

Joann CalabreseSeptember 14, 2023 Figs, Gardens, Living Intentionally

Happy New Moon – September 14, 2023 Ancient Figs Figs and fig trees show up in many myths and origin stories. The Egyptian goddess Hathor sometimes embodied a fig tree as she nourished and guided souls after death. In the bible story, Adam and Eve clothe themselves in fig leaves, which I always thought odd … Read more