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Garden: new from old

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

We just had rain for much of three days, most at night which is excellent for plants of every kind and size. That includes the dandelions and bind weed that has purposefully been given fair freedom for three years due … Continue reading →

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Garden: lessons learned (and learning!)

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Mother Nature is a supreme teacher and gardening gives unending opportunities for learning, letting go, going with the flow and resting in what is. In no particular order: “plant seeds before your last frost”: so the package says. Trouble is … Continue reading →

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Garden: breakfast gathered!

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

The Mountain Spinach (orache) is in that wonderful phase of its life where, established by eeking out its ground, it is spreading large delicious leaves and secondary shoots. For would-be eaters, the large leaves are sumptuous food; and, thoughtfully picked, … Continue reading →

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Garden: listening to them

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Is your garden the by-product of listening? No doubt, yes, for many of you/us. I have often thought when watching a documentary or YouTube on regenerative-permaculture-biodynamic-Natural processes that, in addition to whatever right brain skills and know-how someone has brought, … Continue reading →

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Gardening like Nature

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Finally, the views and “rules” on gardening have changed. Little by little, those who have been ahead of the masses like people at Findhorn or permaculture enthusiasts, those who companion plant, and organic farmers and gardeners, are now proven scientifically … Continue reading →

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