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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
The unlikely season
In all my years, I’ve never seen anything like it. I guess that after so many trees died or almost died in last summer’s hot drought or in the raging summer fires, those trees still here are now greatly rejoicing … Continue reading
Hearty Winter Soup
After a cold, windy walk in the woods this morning, I realized that this is the perfect time for winter soup. Something about a hearty warm soup puts me back into an ancient hunter-gatherer place where we are sitting around … Continue reading
Traditional Turkey Giblet Gravy
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the first post on the recipe blog, with gratitude as always. This is rich and delicious. Remove from turkey the giblets, heart, and liver before putting the turkey on to cook. Wash the giblets, heart … Continue reading
Earthsprings Power Cookies
Back in the dim past of my youth, cookies were almost always made with shortening or butter. When the health czars announced that oil was better for us than shortening, I came up with this cookie recipe that not only … Continue reading
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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.
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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
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Endurance
Any person who questions eternal life has never dealt with Bermuda grass in a garden.
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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
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