Slow BotanicalsMay 5, 20234 minGrowth Mindset & SpiritualitySurprising mental health benefits from real flowersSurprising mental health benefits from real flowers that can help you all year long. May is mental health awareness month.
Slow BotanicalsJan 25, 20237 minGrowth Mindset & SpiritualityIs your home your sanctuary?It's winter. The mornings are dark, evening starts early. I actually like these long, dark days. I find them as exciting, even if not as...
Slow BotanicalsDec 27, 20224 minHolidaysWhat are your simple, special, seasonal traditions?Happy Holidays! Happy Solstice! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Now that we are getting to the latter part of this special holiday time,...
Slow BotanicalsNov 16, 20222 minCommunityHolidays are on the WayThe last couple of weeks have flown by. I know that much has happened. Our first frost and snow, a huge wind storm, power outages,...
Slow BotanicalsOct 29, 20226 minDried Flowers and WreathsFlowers to Mark our Love and ThanksRecently, my daughter’s school’s PTO gave out certificates of appreciation and accompanying gifts to treasured members of the community...
Slow BotanicalsOct 6, 20225 minParentingAn Autumn Like No OtherOur autumn so far feels more like summer than what fall is meant to be. My daily life is ruled by the rhythms of the seasons, and so this...
Slow BotanicalsSep 9, 20223 minGrowth Mindset & SpiritualityAutumn is StirringA transition of seasons is upon us. It has become darker outdoors and I have turned on the light in my greenhouse and set the timer....
Slow BotanicalsAug 25, 20223 minFresh Cut FlowersMarkets and MoreAugust has continued to be full. Harvesting of veggies, fruit and flowers has continued. In my studio, I can see less and less of my...
Slow BotanicalsAug 11, 20221 minOrganic GardeningAugust is Harvest TimeAugust is here and that means I am in my most labour intensive month of the entire year. Vegetable, flower and fruit all ripen at a...