Category Archives: Gardening

Gardening for a New Season

Posted on July 16, 2020 by msw blog

“Daddy,” my middle daughter said, “for my birthday I want a pretty garden again.” Two years ago, a tiny lump and “Should I have this looked at?” ended with my wife’s memorial service just after Easter. With the time lost … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Steam

Posted on July 6, 2020 by msw blog

How can I use herbs to calm down? I think even just the act of making tea, even with a tea bag, is medicine; cupping the hot mug in your hands, breathing in the fragrant steam, taking a few minutes … Continue reading →

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Grow Something

Posted on June 9, 2020 by msw blog

I already knew that what wholesome food comes from the ground, not a box. But growing my own produce makes me appreciate the food on my plate a lot more. I eat extra serving of veg every day because I … Continue reading →

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Why Gardening

Posted on May 27, 2020 by msw blog

Higher self-esteem – even a single session helps you feel productive and purposeful Improved focus – doing a single task like weeding or igging is meditative, which can give your brain practice in focusing. .  

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Grow Something

Posted on May 10, 2020 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

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