“The root of joy is gratefulness…It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” David Steindl- Rast For a lot of folks, gardening is a pleasurable hobby that relieves stress. It’s an activity where you can be both productive and bring beauty into the world. But I’m curious to know,[...]
Garden Psalm
– Posted in: Garden Musings May 6, 2015I seldom reveal my spiritual side, even to those whose conversations are full of “blessings.” Much has happened since I wrote this, but I wouldn’t change a word. People said my recent post “My Circuitous Route to Writing Success” took courage. My honest response: Not as much as this one! Garden Psalm April, 2000 The Creator of the Universe awaited my[...]
Pressed For Time? 10 Tips for and Benefits of Gardening In 30 Minutes
– Posted in: Garden Musings February 15, 2015If you’re one of those folks who’d like to garden but can’t allocate a large amount of time to doing it, I’ve got some good news for you. Even if you garden in 30 minute chunks, you can still get a lot done and receive some unexpected benefits. 10 Tips For Gardening in 30 Minutes[...]
How I Designed the Book Cover for the 10th Anniversary Edition of Digging Deep
– Posted in: Garden Musings October 1, 2014When I made the decision to create a 10th Anniversary Edition of Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening, I knew that I wasn’t going to use the cover of the original Digging Deep book, even though I had grown attached to it over the years. It was time to give this baby an updated,[...]
Gardening Is A Sacred Act
– Posted in: Garden Musings September 1, 2014