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Spring – little by little

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Indoor starting of vegetable and herb plants is underway. Yesterday, I set 15 different types of seeds germinating. The method of using an organic cellulose compostable mat in a growing tray was used again. Cover it to mimic the darkness … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the wind 2

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

It’s amazing how a seed so small can grow into a plant so full. That’s Mother Nature! Tiny snowflakes compile to inches or feet of snow; when funneled together, single raindrops can flood a street, replenish a river, and turn … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the wind – starting plants for the garden

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

Exciting, isn’t it! Spring is coming – even here at 7800 ft. The mountains still have some snow, so needed for the parched land. The melt will replenish the streams which will renew the rivers coming out of the Rockies. … Continue reading →

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Garden joy – end of the season peace and bounty

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

There is a profound peace in Nature as she slows completing a growing season. That is so on every scale: forests and meadows, farms, yards, and gardens. I love sitting in the midst of it. The buzz and hum of … Continue reading →

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Yard bird fun

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Donna Mitchell-Moniak

A variety of bird species have returned to Jaroso, CO because habitat, food, and water are being provided. It is joyous to watch them and to play a game with them called “foraging.” The intention of my neighbor and myself … Continue reading →

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