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Nature is so Resilient
I’ve been working steadily, picking up limbs, cutting brush, and mowing into the edges of the woods after the recent control burn, getting ready for another summer that could be like the last one with its fire hazard. It’s hard … Continue reading
Meanwhile…
The control burn is finished, smoke gone, ash slowly dissolving, ant hills reappearing (white sand against black ash strikingly lovely despite my innate complaint with the pesky ants, though I do admire that they apparently really know how to go … Continue reading
Already the Paperwhites and Daffodills!
After such a summer and such a fall, winter is just as unique here at Earthsprings. Who can tell if it’s really winter or spring? I still haven’t gotten my winter chores begun properly–cleaning up the garden area, adding hearty … Continue reading
Children’s Retreat Scheduled at Earthsprings
Mark your calendars! The fall Children’s Retreat at Earthsprings has been scheduled by Kerry Lemon for October 21-23. Children, family’s with children, and people who love children are welcome. Register in advance as space is limited.
The Tree’s Message
Wow! Hang on, folks, what a year, right? Are you crisis weary? I have been, for some time now. Getting up early each day to water what few trees and plants my water hose will reach, with one eye toward … Continue reading
Endurance
Any person who questions eternal life has never dealt with Bermuda grass in a garden.
Work Weekend: Gratitude to All
Earthsprings is blessed to have so many people who care deeply about it. Last weekend about 20 of them came out to work mightily with chain saws, axes, clippers, and a variety of other tools to clear the roads and … Continue reading
The Storm
The electricity was restored to Earthsprings late Thursday night. Today I can send you my gratitude for your prayers. I can also state my gratitude to all the workmen and women who, at some risk to their own lives, worked … Continue reading
The View from Earthsprings
We received a card today from the Mahoney and Ual families. Rich says that he and Sara are still enjoying their journey and send love to all. We so much appreciate getting mail.