It feels so wonderful to be in the woods this time of year. The cycle of nature is so obvious, so vibrant, so crunchy beneath the feet and so colorful overhead. A perfect time for hunting mushrooms! Continue reading
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Great-Great-Grandma’s Doughnuts
Acorn Garland
When fall comes, I feel an urge to pepper the house with decorations. Pumpkins and hay bales are nice, but so many indoor decorations are cheaply made knickknacks from another country where you can bet the standard of worker care isn’t what it should be. (Not to mention the carbon footprint of toting all that plastic stuff halfway around the world!) Continue reading
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Mabon. The Start of Fall.
Saturday was Mabon, the beginning of fall, and I can feel the change in many ways. It’s amazing how abruptly it becomes obvious that the days are shortening, shadows are longer, the humidity of summer has broken, and that nights now require blankets. Continue reading
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Late Summer
Prairies and edge habitat are filled with color and the buzz of life. Continue reading
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Urban Nature
Yesterday, I felt the desire for a nature retreat and I thought about going to spend the day at my parents’ house. However, the trip was not in the cards for the day, and so I decided to do what I usually do and look for nature near my home in the city. Continue reading
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Reminder: Make Pico de Gallo
I’m sure a lot of people who read this blog already have their own favorite pico de gallo recipes, but I’m here to remind you that it’s that time of year — time to mix those tomatoes, onions, and peppers together and feast on the splendor! Continue reading
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Gardening for Wildlife
My aspirations for living life as sustainably as I can probably began when I was a young girl deeply concerned with the well-being of other creatures. Although my interests and understanding of life and nature have spiraled out a great deal since then to encompass many more concerns and observations that I’ve made, I remain fascinated and indebted to the teachings of wild animals.
So when we’re discussing designs for the future, to me, it’s important to incorporate wild animals into (or near) our spaces. Nonhuman animals have many lessons to share with us and are also essential to properly functioning ecosystems. Landscapes designed for wildlife are also beautiful and life affirming.
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A Late Lammas Reflection
The peak of summer has crested and now it is time to ride out the remainder of these long days, grateful for the warmth and light as we head closer to Autumn.
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Happy Summer Solstice!
Welcome to the longest day of the year!
Everything is blooming, life abounds, green and sun rule the Earth (in the Northern hemisphere, anyway!). Do you feel it in your own life, too?
These Light Footsteps 