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Gardening

In which I grow things somewhat intentionally.

Dandelions

> “About this grass now. I didn't finish telling. It grows so close it's guaranteed to kill off clover and dandelions-” “Great God in heaven! That means no dandelion wine next year! That means no bees crossing our lot! You're out of your mind, son.” (Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine) Dandelions have

Lawn to Meadow Progress Pic

Lawn to Meadow Progress Pic

When I look over my back garden, I really think this meadow thing is starting to happen. This is definitely a project that will evolve over the years rather than mere months.

In Full Bloom

The black-eyed susans at the front of the garden are thriving. More blooms appear every day.

Purslane

When I bought this purslane, it was all yellow flowers. Down in the bottom of my cart were two little stems with red flowers. "Take those home and plant them," the cashier said, "Free of charge. They'll probably be fine." Now I've got an almost even blend of red and

Religion/Spirituality

The Witch's Garden

My witch’s garden is a major part of my practice—and not only because of the herbs I harvest from it. When I first began The Religion Project, I knew that a major source of my discontent was that I felt very disconnected from Nature. Nature and her ecosystems

It's Official

I went out for a walk with Allyson this morning, and I came back with plant cuttings. I think I'm officially into gardening.

Spearmint

I added a spearmint plant to the witch's garden. Hades will be so disappointed. #Classics

Transplanting

I got the peppermint transplanted into a bigger pot, and the purslane moved into the peppermint's old pot. I sort of expect the peppermint to have some transplant shock because it wasn't a very gentle or easy move. At one point, I ended up with a loose handful of minty

Slime Mold

Some slime mold has come to visit in the witch's garden. These white patches appeared literally overnight, probably due to the moist and humid conditions. From what I've read, they're just helping break down the organic matter in my soil, so I'm going to let them be unless my plants