It is my tendency to want to fix things. Broken things. But also things which cannot be broken, like uncomfortable situations, heavy emotions and people. My two year old tests me on this issue multiple times a day. He is a sensitive soul, feeling everything to its deepest possible level. I have the deepest admirations for […]
We dream about moving to a larger property. We’d like to move somewhere with enough acreage to house some livestock, with 10 or more acres. We would love to build our own natural home or earth ship. We would love to live off the grid. The dream world looks so beautiful. But when my bleary dreaming eyes […]
Yesterday we said goodbye to a well loved tree in our yard. The twin trunks supported a treehouse that was a favourite spot for play. The shade from its leaves provided much needed refuge from the summer sun. The branches have held my babies in swings since they were newborns. Now it is in pieces all over […]
The boys got out the rakes today. They had a great time dragging them over the lawn, collecting leaves behind them. While walking through the garden bed with his rake full of pierced leaves, my youngest proudly announced, “We’re mulching!” Both boys got really excited about what they were doing and increased their efforts at that […]
I enjoyed reading this post and felt I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thanks Continuous Small Treats!
Yesterday was the epitome of a beautiful fall day where we live. As the leaves begin to crumple and the frost lies heavy on the morning world, we are reminded of the closing of this year, but also the potential of next year’s harvest. We are currently working on our tree guilds. With all of […]
It has been said on a number of occasions and by a variety of people that aspects of my life are chaotic. Is it chaos when the baby is crying and the boys are playing tag inside? Is it chaos when my breakfast bar is covered in toys? Is it chaos when we’re organizing ourselves […]
On Thanksgiving weekend each year we forage for Autumn Olives. They are an invasive species where we live, and can be found in abundance all around our area. We have particular places we always go, and favourite bushes to pick from. They can sometimes have a chalky, acrid aftertaste which can be unpleasant, so I […]
Rob and I were discussing ‘edges’ the other night, and I found the conversation to be so engaging! I think this may become a common theme for me, but for now, this is where I’ll begin… When gardening permaculture style, edges provide a wonderful place for a diversity of plants to thrive. The edge of […]
