Summer is in full swing.
My breakfasts are full of local berries,
and my little urban yard brings a plethora of goodies. It’s pretty amazing what can fit in a small space when you fill it to the brim! It’s certainly not a garden of perfect little rows, but it is producing a lot and no space is lost.
We had our joining ceremony (commonly referred to as a “marriage”) on June 21, the ripest, longest day of the year — the summer solstice. It was absolutely perfect and very uniquely “us”. I will soon be sharing ways we tried to keep the day “green”.
For now, I’ll share some photos containing much green in the form of moss and trees! Seriously, the Smoky mountains are a moss lover’s fantasy land. And the waterfalls — AH! Breathtaking. It was a wonderful way to get away for a few days without going too terribly far.
I invite you to relax and imagine the smells and sounds that accompany these photos…
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So now that you’ve made a delicious strawberry crumble from your fresh berries, what will you do with all the rest?
Make ‘em last the year!
Why is it important to do this? There are a couple of reasons… Continue reading
Oh. Yes.
It’s that time. Strawberries are here and what a relief it is to taste the delectably sweet, perfectly plump, thoroughly red flesh of one that is locally grown. I wait all year for strawberries to be like this. Does life get any finer? Continue reading
Recently, I received a request to take a look at a new virtual magazine called deliberateLIFE. I wasn’t sure whether I should accept or not as I already have plenty on my plate at the moment, but when I went to the website and found their manifesto, I decided it was worth a try.
Have you spotted ramps while roaming through the forest or at your farmers’ market this year? They’re fun to cook with and fun to harvest.
We’re nearing the end of ramp season, but there’s still time to try this delicious recipe! Someone special recommended a version of it several months ago, and I was excited to finally have ramps around so that I could try it. It’s a great way to taste the season! Continue reading
Happy, happy International Permaculture Day! !
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There comes a point where blossoming is imminent. It starts slowly, but builds momentum quickly.
Well, I’ve been away for a little longer than usual. It’s strange to be away from the blog for so long, but there has been a lot going on in the “real world”. Some of the most exciting things are that it looks like we’re getting closer to a house with more land (yay!!) and we will be having our commitment ceremony this June on the summer solstice (double yay!!). Continue reading
Are you interested in learning more about birds in your area, getting outside, and maybe even benefiting bird conservation and research in the process? Consider joining NestWatch, a free program of Cornell’s department of Ornithology that allows you to become a Citizen Scientist and monitor nesting birds anywhere in the United States. Continue reading
These Light Footsteps 