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Celebrating The Autumn Equinox

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Nature’s autumnal love offering to the world Nature’s Paintbrush At Work This year’s autumn equinox (Saturday, September 23) is almost here, marking summer’s exit and fall’s entrance. Since every part of the globe experiences some form of seasonal shift, solstices … Continue reading

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Happy May Day!

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Paper, scissors, and nimble fingers (or get a grandkid to help!) Making May Baskets As a girl growing up in New England, I loved the tradition of making May baskets for neighbors. We kids would make little baskets, from cones … Continue reading

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Solstice Snow & Holiday Baking

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Hummingbirds are still feeding on the Fatsia The Joys Of Discovery As a child, I found snow enchanting. Overnight, everyday landscapes transformed into mysterious lumps and bumps, tree branches laden with a blanket of frosting, smooth and glossy. Walking in … Continue reading

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Backyard Compostables & Greenwashing

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Some truly backyard-compostable containers Really Compostable Cutlery This afternoon I participated in a city-sponsored Backyard Composting Fair with my friend John Barutt, a Master Composter and research scientist who teaches composting classes all over Puget Sound. John and I have … Continue reading

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