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Thoughts and essays designed to inspire deeper spiritual connection with the earth by award-winning author Clea Danaan.

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  • Teaching Children Gratitude on Nov 7, 2009 in thanksgiving gratitude compassion family

    Two of my friends and I have a little co-op homeschool preschool for our three four-year-olds and their younger siblings. This month we are focusing on gratitude and giving. I've been giving lots of thought to how we teach our children these core val...

  • The Playful Garden Art and Decor on Oct 12, 2009 in ecological yule gifts gardening

    A fabulous artist friend of mine told me about her sister's store, The Playful Garden, in Napa, California. Their mission is "to bring laughter and playfulness into the home, garden and workplace through the sales of garden decor, as well as garden r...

  • Creating a Memorial Garden on Oct 11, 2009 in samhain death gardening

    Samhain, also known as Halloween, is a time of year when we honor the souls of those who have passed over. One beautiful way to honor a loved one who has passed is through a memorial garden. This is a great time of year to plan such a commemorative...

  • The Magic of Fall on Oct 6, 2009 in family fall faith gardening

    I made it to fall! I write to you now with a three-week-old baby boy sleeping on my lap. Big sister and Dad are running errands. Sun streams in through my office window, and I can see the just-yellowing leaves of our box elder outside. I love fall. I...

  • Sacred Sister Mary Jane offers great organic farming advice on Aug 20, 2009 in women organic

    As I wind down towards the birth of my baby boy (due in four weeks), I'm just in an incubating stage. So I thought I'd just share a link I found that might be of use to my dear readers. In my book Sacred Land: Intuitive Gardening for Personal, Politi...

  • Letting Go of Garden Losses on Aug 13, 2009 in organic gardening pregnancy pumkpins chickens

    Maybe next year I'll follow my own advice. I gave it to myself last year, but apparently I wasn't listening.Last year I swore I would not plant any gourds - no squash, melon, or pumpkins. The squirrels eat all of them. No matter what. I wrap them in...

  • Ack! The Chickens are Drving Me Batty! on Aug 1, 2009 in organic gardening homesteading chickens

    So I love my four renegade chickens. Renegade because we're kind of violating zoning laws to have them. But they are much quieter than our neighbors' dogs, we keep the coop safe and clean, and they will, I hope, soon lay eggs.Meanwhile.They love more...