Browsing All Posts published on »June, 2011«

Art Therapy: Transformation Collage

June 29, 2011 by

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These collages are my attempt to communicate with my readers from the inside of the chrysalis I am in.  You can make a collage to represent who you are and where you are at.  And I have been dealing with a personal situation that is blocking me from blogging.  Though I have not been publishing  I … [Read more…]

A World Without Bees

June 13, 2011 by

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Can you imagine a world without bees? Entomologists are studying the reasons behind an enormous bee die off.  They call it Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and if they cannot find a solution the 80% of fruits and vegetables that require pollination may not make it to market.   Places bees can forage for pollen without… [Read more…]

Essential Oils: All Purpose Citrus Cleaner

June 11, 2011 by

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The blogger at everydayinthegarden is a Permaculture Design Consultant  reaching out to fellow gardeners, who might enjoy her observations, how to guides, and recipes.  We connected and I discovered she is into aromatherapy too.  She cleans her house with various natural recipes including essential oils and she shared this recipe for an Essential Oils All… [Read more…]

Seed Thoughts From the Garden

June 9, 2011 by

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Gardeners are perennial optimists.  In the cold of winter they  pour over seed catalogs making plans for a new beginning in spring.  Come spring they plant their seeds — seeds that are  symbols of potential,  each one carefully sown by a hopeful gardener who intends to care for them throughout their life cycle. When planted… [Read more…]

Do You Grow Your Greens?

June 2, 2011 by

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Germaine Greer once said: A garden is the best alternative therapy. A garden is a friend you can visit any time. I heartily agree.  Humans have a deep need to connect with nature. Gardening is a close to nature activity that  many studies have  shown offers health related benefits. The benefits include  improved nutrition, exercise,… [Read more…]