Welcoming Nature’s Qi Into Our Homes
There are two ways that I like to bring in the natural energy (qi) of the outdoors into my home. The first is by regularly opening the windows, even if it is just for a few minutes in the…
Plants/Gardening
Autumn Peaches
I managed to make it through the summer without tasting a peach. It was a crying shame as I love peaches. It seemed like the summer was a hot whirlwind and a peach just didn’t fall into my…
Chamomile in the Garden
I’m in the midst of starting my summer seedlings and one staple seed that I rarely go without planting is chamomile. German Chamomile is my favorite herb to grow. To me, it is more aromatic and…
Peonies – the flower of spring
Peonies were my grandmother Josephine’s favorite flower and they always bloomed in her garden in Utah in late April/early May. Funny enough, some of those same peonies still bloom each year. It’s comforting to see their…