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Autumn Gold
Earthsprings, just before a big freeze:
After Thanksgiving
Wow! It’s been quite a season here at Earthsprings, with a retreat every other weekend and open house Thanksgiving! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be with so many wonderful people. And now, the next holiday season arrives! This … Continue reading
From Earthsprings Kitchen: Marinade for Lamb or Chicken Shiska bob
Summer time treat: My Marinade for Lamb or Chicken Shiska-bob Combine in a shallow covered glass dish (of a size to hold 2 lbs. meat in a single layer): ¼ c olive oil ¼ c red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons … Continue reading
Winter
The temperature outside dropped to 18 degrees last night. The wind, blowing fiercely, had for days been bringing down any last lingering tree leaves to form a protective blanket for any vulnerable plant roots near the earth’s surface. And … Continue reading
A fallen giant
When a giant falls there’s a hole overhead that sky shows through where green used to be, and birds fly around in circles, confused, wondering where to sit now, and the earth is punched full of holes that branches make … Continue reading
Mothering
Today I posted a video I created on “Mothering,” for all those out there who mother the world. I hope you watch it and share it. My gratitude to all who mother me! Mothers
Safe House
After picking blackberries this morning in the side garden, I thought I saw something different among the brambles, so I pulled back a prickly branch and then I pulled back another leaf or two, and behold, hidden deep in the … Continue reading
Today in the Garden
Each day something new, each day something bloomed and gone. Each day I walk and worship and wish for you here to see and share. I think of a quote by Ted O’Neil in his little book Gardening Therapy: “God … Continue reading
Primavera! Loving our Veggies…
All those springtime veggies are now available to us, and it’s time to fall in love again with simplicity. It’s also a time for experimentation. I hope you are checking out those organic yummies. Here’s how I made my lunch … Continue reading