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 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 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
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
Lunar Blog Post Series – New Moon – May 30 2022 It’s the new moon – that part of the lunar cycle where the moon vanishes from the night sky. The funny thing is that it’s because the earth is in the way – it’s blocking the light of the sun. I keep thinking about … Read more
Happy Full Moon – May 16, 2022 This rhubarb post is part of my lunar blog series. Click here for more information on the full moon and new moon posts. A Little about Rhubarb Rhubarb is one of the earliest spring crops. It’s an easy to grow perennial and extremely hardy and cold tolerant, probably … Read more
Full Moon Greetings – April 16 2022 This blog post on lavender and kindness is part of my lunar blog series featuring one plant and its correspondence for mindful focus. (Read more details on the lunar mindfulness series. ) The Energy of Kindness Lavender has a strong historical connection to both love and tranquility. The … Read more
New Moon Blessings- March 2, 2022 This article is part of my lunar blog post series. (Click here for details and past posts.) I Ching Garden Connections The I Ching or Book of Changes is an ancient Chinese wisdom tool and oracle. The basic principles of the I Ching are that the universe is in constant motion. … Read more
Rosemary & Remembrance Today is the first full moon of the year (January 17, 2022) and this begins my lunar blog series featuring one plant and its correspondence for mindful focus. (Read more details on the lunar mindfulness practice. ) Fragrant Rosemary Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial shrubby evergreen herb that originated along the … Read more
Welcoming the New Year As we cautiously wade into 2022 I have invitations, a mindfulness challenge, and a gift to brighten your new year. Perhaps you started the year with a goal to practice mindfulness in a more consistent or deeper way. Or maybe you are still casting about to decide what your mindfulness goals … Read more
