Posts tagged self sustaining
How to Plan A Kitchen Garden

Whether 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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The Art of Seasonal Living

Seasonal living, and the artful practice of connecting nature, is tonic for the body and soul. It is all about taking care to notice the delicate transformations in our environment as they happen through the year and adjusting the way we live in response. It’s about being more in tune with each of the micro seasons that fall within a single year and the life cycles of the flora and fauna that inhibit our ecosystems. It’s about growing our awareness of the interconnectedness of all beings and engaging in communication with nature.

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