This is no ordinary backyard filled with uniform shrubs, nor religiously mowed each Saturday afternoon before the broadcasted game. This is a place where the soil remains true and the plants shape-shift with the seasons. It is dry yet lush; windswept yet calming. It’s made to be lived in, to be wildcrafted with and to be engaged with in reciprocity . It’s also made to be an example to others of the miracles possible when we return to our roots. This is a landscape, rewild.
Read MoreGardening by the phases of the moon may seem like a mystical or superstitious way to cultivate plants, but in fact it’s a biodynamic gardening method that farmers and gardeners have practiced throughout the ages. Sowing and harvesting with the moon has turned many of my mundane garden tasks into magical rituals that strengthen my awareness of the cycles of nature. It has helped me cultivate a thriving and beautifully productive garden landscape that nourishes both my body and soul.
Read MoreWhether it is your first time growing a kitchen garden or you’ve grown crops before, putting plans on paper is a good way to start. This time of year (when my green thumb is really aching for work) is when I do my best garden dreaming. And this eventually evolves into creating a kitchen garden that feeds me well and brings me joy. While dreaming up a garden is a lovely indulgence, I have to admit that when first beginning gardening it can be an overwhelming task to make plans that will actually work. So, I’ve decided to help you in this process.
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