Child loss, garden, garden photos, gardens, Life, nature, TikTok Video

If TikTok Says Goodbye

Now the cat's bell jingles in the hallway, as he hopes I will open the door to Corrie's room where he spent much of his kitten time. Where there should be the sound of a 10-year-old girl telling me to leave her room, the wind rustles the last of the brown leaves on the trees.

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New Year, No Dig, Still Here

Most of the story of the work towards the latest no dig areas, specifically in our Wall Garden, is told through pictures and video.

Bereaved Parents, Child loss, Family, garden, inspiration, Joy, Life, Loss, nature, Poetry

Awake: A Poem for You

"I can feel when one withdrawals their presence and friendship. It is not for us to prove to them our worth and craftsmanship."

Child loss, garden, garden photos, inspiration, Life, Mental Health, nature, Photography, Poetry, TikTok Video, Writing

In the Words of Penelope, a Poem for all Women

There are days I love you, and remember the feeling—though how fleeting it seems now when the words of men and the women bending to them pour down like rain in a torrent in the heart of a hurricane. Recall every moment I have loved you from the time our daughter opened hereyes, and the… Continue reading In the Words of Penelope, a Poem for all Women

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Autumn Mornings on the Farm

Let's take a moment to walk around the gardens and the farm. One week after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina where many areas are still isolated and communities destroyed, I take a moment to grieve what is lost.

Bereaved Parents, flowers, garden, gardens, nature, Photos

Let’s Arrange some Summer Flowers

When I garden--whether I move plants, put down dirt, or cut flowers--I feel reconnected with the world. It recenters me.

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Take Pride in Your Gardens

... simply stand back and enjoy your garden. Take pride in the world or retreat you've created. It doesn't matter if you have a small space, indoor plants, all sun, or a lot of shade.

Family, garden, garden photos, gardens, Life, Loss, Mental Health, nature, Photography, Photos

Our Finest Hour

Maybe we identify it through promotion, when our child's born, adopting the dog, cat or other pet we always wanted. Perhaps it's realizing a dream to attend the Eras Tour with Taylor Swift, or attending a Beyonce concert.

Child loss, Education, garden photos, gardens, Life, nature

How my Students Inspired Me

Kids will inspire you if you allow them.

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Butterflies in Corrie’s Garden and the Phlox

I try, with time, to become a better photographer. I feel as though I fail in capturing the beauty I witness on the farm, specifically in the morning or at sunset. I hope to share different themes or journeys we make as our growing season of 2024 takes off.