It’s the first of November – a time of rainy, windy days and cold, blustery evenings. Tomorrow we change our clocks back to gain a bit of morning light, but early risers will still wake in the dark, and dusk will come far too soon. As we approach Remembrance Day, there’s a sense of quiet […]
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Here it is again – change. It’s in the air… and in the garden, in our homes and in the shops. It’s in my heart, as well. Autumn is my favourite time of the year. This is when I feel I can take some time to reflect on the changes that have occurred over the
Long have I wished for a dedicated space in which to make my preserves. After many years (about 20!) of working in our kitchen, my husband and two boys scooting around me, I now have my own space. I have a scullery! We are in the midst of renovations. We are redoing our downstairs powder
As the sun sets a little earlier each day and a gentle chill creeps into the evening air, it’s a clear sign that summer is fading and fall is on it’s way. And though the end of summer is often sad, it affords us a precious opportunity to rest and recharge before the vibrant tapestry
We harvested the last of our tomatoes yesterday. Summer is gracefully transitioning into autumn. Days are cooler, the dark comes earlier. Looking at our garden, we could see that our dying tomato plants still held a treasure trove of green tomatoes that would never ripen on the vine. Michael pulled out the plants and tossed
This summer has been especially warm and wet. It has also been full of spectacular displays of colours and scents. Among the ephemeral wonders of summer, hydrangeas are an apt symbol of how enchanting this season is. Hydrangeas, with their clusters of vibrant petals ranging from soft pastels to deep blues and purples, paint the
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I harvested my lavender last week. It was an opportunity that had me feeling deep gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful emotion. It can transform our lives and bring us closer to the beauty of the present moment. Lavender, with its delicate purple flowers and intoxicating fragrance, has long been cherished for its calming and therapeutic
I look for beauty in the midst of chaos. Real life is messy and unpredictable. It is made up of highs and lows, seasons of peace and growth and seasons of tumult and challenge. It isn’t static or consistent. We can do our best to prepare for the difficult times and to skill-up our abilities
This is such a wonderful time of year! Everything is green again, there’s colour in the garden and being out of doors is a joy! The days are long and warm and the evenings are cool but pleasant. I always look forward to throwing open the windows and inviting the fresh air into the house. It’s
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Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, said “Change is the only constant in life.” Many changes have taken place over the course of this year; I made a decision to change jobs, and then a couple of very dear special people passed away. Change is difficult, even when we plan on it, are excited about
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