We expanded our garden this summer, and I am quite proud of it! I grew several plants from seeds in the spring, including the basil, thyme, calendula, and chamomile. July August September Most of my plants are going strong and I am continuing to harvest them into October (our first frost is usually mid-October). …
On Friday, we celebrated the summer solstice! This is part of my creating a yearly rhythm with family traditions. It also helps put us back in touch with the rhythms of nature, and I just love an excuse to celebrate anything! Here is our day in pictures.
This Friday is Midsummer – the Summer Solstice! We think of it as the beginning of summer, but actually, it is the middle of summer since after this date the days start getting shorter again. 🙁 But the days will still be longer than night until the fall equinox, so don’t panic! Here are some…