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Mindfulness Garden Games
by Joann Calabrese

author of Growing Mindful

Permaculture as Mindful Practice

Joann CalabreseFebruary 23, 2023April 30, 2022 Gardens, Living Intentionally, Mindful Practices

Rhubarb in spring

Blessings at the new moon – April 30 2022 This permaculture new-moon post is part of my lunar blog post series. To learn more about this series and read past articles click here. My Permaculture Experience I completed a permaculture design course many moons ago with Dancing Green Permaculture in Pennsylvania. Looking back, I … Read more

Creating a Pattern Language of Wellness and Sustainability

Joann CalabreseJanuary 22, 2023January 27, 2014 Gardens, Language, Mindfulness, Recovery and Wellness

. Pattern Language Expands Possibilities What do forest gardens and peer run recovery centers have in common? • Both are innovative ideas • Both are phrases that help us envision new patterns and possibilities As I expand on each one and you’ll see the connections. On forest gardens Forest gardens are also known as food … Read more

Solstice Blessings 2024
December 21, 2024
The Sun Returns (a republishing of a 2019 Solstice blog) Winter Solstice happens at 2:20 AM Mountain Time on Saturday, December 21, 2024. That’s the moment the earth’s northern hemisphere stops tilting away from the sun and begins to tilt back as it continues its journey around our fiery star. …Read More »
A Path through the Dark Times
December 1, 2024
Greetings at the New Moon – December 1, 2024 Finding a Path Forward in the Darkest of Times It is winter in the northern hemisphere, and daylight morphs into darkness earlier and earlier. Sunset here in Denver is around 4:30 PM. Winter always brings less light, but this year the …Read More »
The Resilient Thread
November 1, 2024
New Moon Greetings – November 1, 2024 The Resilient Thread Let me start with this reminder – you are stronger and more resilient than you know. Even though the world feels a little out of control right now, I am here to tell you that whatever happens next, we can …Read More »
Gather, Appreciate, & Release
October 2, 2024
New Moon Greetings – October 2, 2024 Gather, Appreciate, & Release Fall is a busy time for gardeners. Depending on the size of your garden it can be hard to keep up with the harvest. And we also have to be concerned about the first frost. In Denver our average …Read More »
In Praise of Burdock
September 2, 2024
New Moon Greetings – September 2, 2024 On Burdock Perhaps your only exposure to burdock (Arctium lappa) is when the sticky burrs get stuck on your dogs coat or your clothes. This is the time of year that is likely to happen. It can be frustrating because the burrs are …Read More »

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