“Use the talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” –Henry van Dyke

In today’s newsletter, I share a great hand tool for weeding and helpful seed starting products.

“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” — William Morris

In today’s newsletter, I cover natural dyes, cyanotypes on fabric, and winter sowing.

“Life flees and hides and sleeps, only to awaken again, forever stronger than death – fresher, fairer, sweeter for its long winter rest.” — Dallas Lore Sharp

I love the new year. The endless possibilities. The fresh start. It’s a single day from Dec 31 to Jan 1, but it feels all shiny and new.

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” — Chris Maser

Kindness matters. Never under estimate the profound impact you can have on others with a simple smile.

“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” — Chris Maser

Kindness matters. Never under estimate the profound impact you can have on others with a simple smile.

“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius

Gardening the old way versus the new way. Sustainability > high maintenance gardens