Gardening, native plants, medicinal plants, edible plants.
A controlled burn purges unwanted vegetation and brings new life, wildflowers and birds. The Northwest Georgia January air was crisp, the temperature in the 40’s as we raked dead grasses into a pile. It was late afternoon, and I had bundled up in a hoody and a heavy parka with gloves and a hat. We’ve…
What I’m learning about myself and our property from the book Sacred Earth. Sacred Soul by John Philip Newell and from our own personal earth mentor – a pre-Civil War oak we call, “The Old Woman of the Woods.” Dave and I have been working outside a lot lately. We misjudged our property line and…
One of my favorite nature books is “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It’s about Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants written by a scientist who is also a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Kimmerer teaches botany and ecology at a university several times a week. One morning, she surveyed her…
Did you know that nature has its own “internet?” Nature’s communication web has been around far longer than man’s tech creation.
Wondering what to do with your overgrown zucchini or an abundance of regular ones? Here’s a simple and delicious use. You can also use cushaw squash in place of the zucchini. Cushaws are a big winter squash we grow in the South that looks like a gourd, but can be used in pumpkin-style pies, breads….
Seal Symbolism, Crystals, Herbs, and Essential Oils that Relieve Stress I’ve been dealing with a bit of high blood pressure and would love to get off medications. Obviously, I’d never do that without my doctor agreeing that it’s a good idea. This goal has inspired me to keep a closer eye on my blood pressure…
