by Mary Elizabeth | Oct 21, 2021 | Just for Fun
This is a revised version of an article Mary Elizabeth originally wrote for the Eastern Shore Cooperator, a monthly newspaper serving Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Mary Elizabeth regularly contributes articles on sustainable living, permaculture and traditional...
by Mary Elizabeth | Sep 17, 2021 | Random Thoughts
Gardening is cheaper than therapy – and you get tomatoes.author unknown Harvest and preservation A fruitful season It has been a generally good season for most of the crops in our backyard gardens this year. I’ve had 17 varieties of tomatoes that have...
by Mary Elizabeth | Sep 10, 2021 | Creativity
Cooking and Creativity I admit that I am not that fond of cooking and most of the time, my cooking is pretty basic. My specialty is what we have left in the fridge. Luckily, my husband finds that cooking relaxes him and he is very talented cook and baker, skills that...
by Mary Elizabeth | Sep 8, 2021 | Just for Fun
Seeking Gardening Success In Pursuit of Solitude Gardening tends to be a pretty solitary endeavour. That, in fact, is one of its greatest appeals for many (including me). It is a chance to be close to nature and alone with your own thoughts. Working the soil and...
by Mary Elizabeth | Aug 9, 2021 | Inspiration
In the spring, at the end of the day you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood I have tasted victory – and it was delicious! Today, I am celebrating! It is a small but sweet victory. I harvested my first broccoli this morning and it was perfect. I should...
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