The Healing Garden
Rachel Carson reminds me that ‘there is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature ‑ the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.’ What […]
Rachel Carson reminds me that ‘there is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature ‑ the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.’ What […]
‘… to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to […]
Is it just me or do things in general do better under the gaze of positive intent? But let me explain with a story. When I was a child my […]
Symbolism is under-rated don’t you think? It underpins much of what we value in our lives and yet often we neglect to really appreciate what it offers – I know I do. Take my […]
One of the joys of my tiny garden is how easy it is for me to keep up with every exciting little development. In the last few days I’ve been watching […]
A dear friend recently reminded me of the importance of rest. I didn’t have to look far to see this wisdom expressed in my garden. It’s winter in the Southern […]
Just days ago I was so excited to see three spikes on a pink cymbidium orchid. Today the spikes remain, but sadly with fewer buds. What’s going on? I fear I […]
Who is my audience? People who like to garden in small spaces; who see connections between nature and the human experience; who believe in the ‘Web of Life’? People who […]
I am a noticer of things. I see stories everywhere. Stories serve to help us understand our lives and the worlds of which we are part. I want to […]