I sure am appreciating the big sink and the finished countertop in the little garden kitchen. I use them for so many of my weekly jobs and now that the busy spring season is beginning, it’s making things so much more efficient and doable than in past years. That countertop sat unfinished for waaay too [. . .]
books + guides
authenticity and perfectionism
I’ve been reading ‘The Gifts of Imperfection’ by Brené Brown. What a great book, full of ideas to help us develop our self-awareness and encourage us to embrace our vulnerability in order to live a more courageous and authentic life….and so therefore, a happier life. Lots of inspiration here for me. I’m especially interested in the [. . .]
seeds and sweet peas
It’s always fun when a seed order arrives in the mail. I discovered Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds a couple years ago and this year, I made an order for the first time. I ordered their new book too. (take a look!) So much good stuff from these folks, especially for those who want to learn about growing [. . .]
January reading
It snowed last night and we’re snowed in. Time to get out the woolly socks, put some more wood on the fire and get out a book or two. January (especially when it snows!) offers up more time for me to reflect, take inventory (personal and business), set new intentions and work on projects that [. . .]
a permaculture link
Last night, I was perusing a chapter of “Gaia’s Garden” (one of the books I mentioned in my last post), learning more about garden guilds. I decided to take a look at the author’s website where I found this article: The Myth of Self Reliance. I really enjoyed reading it so thought I’d post it [. . .]
Another New Year!
So here we are smack dab in the middle of January again. Winter Solstice to mid-January is one of my favourite times of year because I get to set new intentions, make plans, dream, organize, order seeds, visit….and read by the fire!! Here are the 4 gardening books that have really captured my attention this [. . .]