March 16, 2020
The relationship between plants and gardens and our health is ancient. As early as 3000 B.C. the Chinese have used medicinal herbs. The Greeks built a temple for Asclepius, their god of healing, set among mineral springs, bathing pools, and gardens. Green was a sacred color in ancient Egypt and represented the hope of spring that… Read more >
Organized under Community, Edible Gardening, Education, Garden Tips & Advice, Sustainability, Trends. Labeled as garden benefits, gardening benefits, healing benefits of gardens, Healing Gardens, medicinal plants, power of plants.
February 22, 2017
From snow to solar… I wrote last month telling you about my transition to our 5-acre mini farm. Our previous garden (and house) is now pending sale. We are slowly adjusting to life at the farm and seem to discover something new about the property every day. In the month of February, we’ve experienced some snow… Read more >
Organized under Community, Interviews, Solar, Sustainability. Labeled as dog-friendly yard, farm, farm life, geese, homestead, moving, organic gardening, renewable energy, sheep, solar, solar panels, sustainability, transitioning to the farm, winter interest.
January 27, 2017
Growing and shrinking pains It all started with a dog. A 6-month-old Staffordshire terrier mix from Texas that we adopted in September 2015. You might say it was an attempt to fill a void, or to quell the sudden quiet and cleanliness of our house that was the result of my daughter fleeing the nest… Read more >
Organized under Community, Sustainability, Water-wise Gardening, Whats New. Labeled as arboretum, moving, moving to the farm, nursery, permaculture principles, solar panels, sustainable gardening, transitioning to farm life, water harvesting.
June 19, 2014
Earlier this year we were approached by Dutch Hill Elementary School to work on a special project with them. Every year the sixth grade class at Dutch Hill Elementary, in Snohomish, works on a project to give back to the school community. This year’s class decided to give back by beautifying the courtyard and outdoor… Read more >
Healing Benefits of Gardens
Transitioning to farm life 
Dutch Hill Elementary – A Transformation 
