Tomorrow, April 22nd is Earth Day, and there\’s no better way to celebrate than to do something good for your landscape or for the landscape of your community. The post below details how to mulch, different types of mulch, and the benefits to mulching. A fresh layer of mulch before the growing season begins is a […]
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The Earth is what we all have in common. – Wendell Berry Please join the world with care by celebrating Earth Day Monday, April 22nd. This year’s theme is “Protect Our Species.” (*) Earth Day is an intentional day affirming not only our amazing planet but also how we can better care for Mother Earth.
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April 2019 Full Pink Moon – This month we will be seeing the Full Pink Moon overhead. Although the full moon will peak at 7:12 am April 19th (Eastern Daylight Time) it’s advised by the Old Farmer’s Almanac to view it on the night of the 18th for the best viewing. Don’t be disappointed if the moon doesn’t actually appear pink. In fact, each full moon’s name has more to
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20 Tiny Tips for Healthy Alternatives: Creating an Organic, Chemical-Free Household – Are you overwhelmed trying to create an organic, chemical-free household? I was, too. Between the conflicting information over “what is healthy” and deceptive marketing (e.g., products labeled non-toxic that had toxic chemicals in them) I nearly gave up. Thankfully, creating an organic, chemical-free
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For most, a “kitchen garden” may mean a patch of tomatoes and cucumbers in the summer and that’s that. While there’s nothing wrong with cultivating the more traditional garden parcel, I’ve included three categories of plants that bring the garden into the kitchen (remember that sunny, south-facing window that needs some sprucing up?) and in
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The Full Worm Supermoon and Spring Equinox will coincide on March 20th, 2019 – On the 20th-21st of March, the third and final Supermoon of 2019 will occur, and it just happens to fall on the Spring Equinox. This is the first time they’ve occurred so closely in nearly 19 years. Equinox means “equal night,” where
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The snowflake is such a perfect symbol for the holiday season. The snowflake is a creature all its own, a power player if there ever was one, with distinct characteristics, though it is also a special version of water – that wondrous transmuter, able to come to us in so many forms. The big piece
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“I\’m different, not less.” – Temple Grandin Tomorrow, December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year\’s focus is: “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” And: “To promote a can-do culture focusing on what people living with a disability can achieve throughout life and work.” My daughter is twenty-eight, born
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Preparing Acorn Squash: Roasted of Course! I am a huge fan of this delicious little nugget of flavor, vitamins, and minerals. I love the diversity, nutrition, and satisfied feeling after eating just half. I recently found out how I can create a yummy, savory, and a healthy version of the season’s delight: Roasted acorn squash
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The ancient Celtic\’s belief system was to heal and care for the whole person. A huge part of that process was embracing the cosmos and their infinite power. Celebrating each of the eight solar festivals can add richness and color to your modern life, and can help you feel more connected to your natural ways.
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