Spring Awakening – A Savory Season
April 26, 2011
By Joy Pierson
Each season sings its own melody that reflects the aliveness of the earth’s natural growing cycles. The first breath of spring heralds rebirth and a start to the gentle growing season: the slow unfurling of leaves, the tiny baby shoots as they push up through the ground, awakened by the sun and an inner knowing. Just as the knowing of the plants triggers them to grow, the wisdom in our bodies awakens our senses to… Read More >
Autumn’s Promise, Spring’s Fulfillment
April 12, 2011
By Kevin Archer
Today I pulled back the mulch in my garlic bed. I was greeted by tender green shoots, holding aloft the fulfillment of a promise. In October, I planted about 120 garlic cloves and let them sprout. Shortly before the first frost, I gave them a good blanket of straw, and we agreed to meet again after winter. I also put on a few extra layers, and now here we are, at the threshold of spring.… Read More >
