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 [. . .]
a summer wedding on Mayne Island
Most weddings on Mayne Island happen in the summertime when couples can take advantage of the beautiful natural landscape and warm sunshine to gather outdoors with their family and friends for happy times. Michele-Lee and Clint were married at Oceanwood last July. The ceremony circle was on a grassy clearing looking south to the ocean. I [. . .]
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 [. . .]
greenhouse improvement project
This is the new shelving that we’ve just put into the glass greenhouse where I grow all the shoots, microgreens and late winter/early spring transplants. Our friend and thoughtful carpenter/builder Tony just finished this job for me last week.I’m so thrilled to have four levels of sturdy growing space now! Still to do: grow lighting [. . .]
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 [. . .]
winter time cabbage
Snow is in the forecast this week and it looks like it’s going to get cold. This winter has been quite mild so far except for a wee frosty spell in November when we had a dusting of snow. This is one of the red cabbages back then. And after the snow melted. Such a [. . .]