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Kick Ass Books About How to Grow Your Own Food 2008-07-29 11:14:00 Readers Digest Organic Gardening for the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Flowers by John FedorCompost (Rodale Organic Gardening Basics) by the Editors of Organic Gardening Magazine Composting: An Easy Household Guide by Nicky Scott You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening by Gayla Trail Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby H Read more:Books
Apathy or Stupidity? 2008-07-27 12:11:00 I am so lucky to live in a place where there is still beautiful and naturalized spaces that have not been desecrated by the hand of man in the name of 'progress'. I was so lucky in fact, that the view from my balcony was approximately three acres of what I call brush-woods, that had reclaimed the land that used to be a drive-in movie theatre decades ago.I used to spend countless hours out there wi Read more:Apathy
Tesseography: Wisdom in a Teapot 2008-07-21 13:24:00 Tessography/Tesseomancy, or as it is more commonly known as, tealeaf reading, is an age-old form of divination. Some think that it originated in ancient Greece, and others in ancient China.Once a very popular practice to gather insight, it has seemed to have sadly fallen by the wayside. I personally use various forms of divination, and tealeaf reading is one of my favourites.Contrary to what many Read more:Teapot
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A Little Ray of Sunshine for the Overwhelmed 2008-07-20 15:29:00 With the whole 'green craze' that we have been seeing in the mainstream for the last year or two, many more people are paying attention to the negative impact that we as a species have on the Earth. It's sometimes really hard to live with on a day to day basis for those of us who believe that we need to take more action than just buying a hybrid car or rechargeable batteries. For those who want to Read more:Overwhelmed
Howdy! 2008-07-20 13:27:00 I don’t have much of a history of blogging, so I am not really up to date on introduction ‘etiquette’ for these things.The blurb on our header pretty much sums up what this blog is for and who we are. There are two of us: Aymi (who will introduce herself when she gets a chance), and myself, Laurel.To kick off this baby, I thought I would post an awesome piece of art I came across on Waterhaw
The Nickel Grand Tour: Garden Peektures 2008-08-14 06:51:00 I admit that I have been very bad this year...I have not taken one picture of my garden. So, here are a few pictures from last year's wee balcony garden. You can click to enlarge them.I went pretty crazy with recycling cans into planters. I think I had actually made more than I had plants.This is our little outdoor altar. One of the cats knocked over the corn Goddess statue a few years ago and smo Read more:Garden
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Hazel Moon 2008-08-13 08:10:00 The full moon of August goes by many names, but for many (Pagans at least), they call it the Hazel Moon. The name comes from the Celtic Tree Calendar which there are sacred trees that rule over a time period, that is most often 28 days. There are some disagreements over when the Hazel Moon actually happens, but the most popular observance is from August 5 to September 1.It is arguable that the anc
So Sick 2008-08-11 09:30:00 Caution: This is a rant.I really think I have just about had it. I am so sick of seeing Humanity skipping down the path of destruction. I am so sick of the acquiescence of others for us to go down this path.It seems that either most people are not paying attention, or if they are, they are elated by the thought of the ‘other’ being slaughtered in honour of [insert name], their god. For those o
For My Fellow Balcony Farmers... 2008-08-10 11:19:00 Twelve organic and heirloom/heritage vegetables that are great for container gardening!Note: links are to Urban Harvest out of Toronto (which is a company I like to use), but for the most part you can find these seeds on other webbys.Black Valentine Bush BeanKentucky Wonder Pole BeanScarlet Nantes CarrotBull's Blood BeetLemon CucumberLincoln Shelling PeaRuby Red Swiss ChardBloomsdale Longstanding Read more:Balcony
greetings from aymi 2008-08-08 16:10:00 ..monday quickly turned into Wednesday......which quickly turned into Friday.Here is my belated greeting.i’m aymi, and i share this space with my best friend & Etsy artist collaborator, Laurel.i’m hoping to be able to post updates on my ongoing art projects, art projects not yet developed in this reality & maybe even photos of the progress. I’m a creator of collages, mixed media art,
A Few Nifty Places to Visit on Youtube 2008-08-08 08:13:00 atree3 A new spin on quilt making, collages and other goodies.GardenGirltv Organic gardening and livestock tips for those with small yards.orcapod Features on a whole slew of topics including off-grid farming and permaculture.pocketsofthefuture A look into the life of a family who are having a stab at homesteading and simple living.Enjoy!Laurel Read more:Places
Herbs of the Deceased 2008-08-07 11:41:00 Der Tod by Hans Baluschek, 1895.Yes, I know. A pretty macabre topic, especially for most mainstream cultures who are extremely uncomfortable with the subject. But, I like to use herbs for all occasions, even the ones that are not so pleasant.Listed below are herbs that are associated with death and that can be used in rituals surrounding death. This is comprised of lore that I found in Paul Beyerl Read more:Herbs
A Little Bit of Country in the Big City 2008-08-06 13:27:00 Riverdale Farm is one of my favourite places, and certainly one of my top five favourite places in Toronto.I used to be lucky enough to live within a 15 minute walk from there, and although it is often perceived as a place for the wee ones to go, I used to go there quite regularly. It's a great place to find a nice tree to sit under, go hang out with some farm critters, or if you are around on Tue Read more:Country
Herb Profile: Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) 2008-08-05 13:33:00 Tansy is one of my favourite herbs, and was facsinated by it since I was a young girl. I think that was largely due to the fact that I associated it with Faeries after seeing the Tansy Fairy (pictured above) by Cicely Mary Barker.This is a first of what I hope to be many posts profiling various herbs, focusing on lore, magical and medicinal properties, as well as other practical information.Please Read more:Common
Recipes for Gardeners 2008-08-04 06:29:00 Here are a few recipes that gardeners and plant lovers might find helpful.This is one that I got from a friend. It is an eco-friendly and simple way to discourage an assortment of insect critters from feasting on your garden.1 cup veggie oil1 tablespoon of dish soap (I like using Nature Clean)I keep this mixture and a bottle and add1.5 teaspoons for every 1 cup of water to a spray bottle.I had qui Read more:Gardeners
A Gaggle o' Recipes 2008-07-31 06:57:00 Well there is certainly a lot going on tomorrow (August 1st)!First, there is a solar eclipse happening, which can only be viewed by those in Nunavut, Greenland, China, Russia, and Mongolia. There will also be a new moon tomorrow, which for many magical practitioners is a time for reflection, gaining clarity, and banishment work.For Wiccans and other Pagans August 1st is the sabbat of Lammas, which
Guilty Pleasures {The Not-So-Guilty Eco Girlie Goods Edition} 2008-09-04 06:22:00 I am fairly granola (ok I am very granola), but I like pretties just as much most girls. So, the following is my suggested list 'eco' goods made right here in Canada.DRUIDE makes almost every type of body care product imaginable, from shampoo to toothpaste. Many of their products are made from certified organic and fair trade ingredients, and they have a kickass product line selection. A few of my Read more:Edition
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Part three of our Toronto series 2008-09-03 21:02:00 This is a special blog post, about a love that blossomed during Laurel's trip to the Big Smog.Who would have guessed that two creatures, from very different worlds, would have began a blossoming love affair the moment they looked into each other’s eyes.Like many love affairs, they did not agree on every issue. Neemore, {pictured above staring off}, had truly believed that Bob, {shown above sulki Read more:series
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~The late Luverly of the Week~ {second edition} 2008-08-26 13:07:00 Aymi's Luverly Edition of the weekThree-toed-sloth (Bradypus variegatus){photo taken by: Stefan Laube}{location: Lake Gatun, Republic of Panama}------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Three-toed-sloth (Bradypus variegatus){photo taken by: Christian Mehlführer}{location: Cahuita National Park in the southeast of Costa Rica}
Heading on Down to Toronto 2008-08-23 06:22:00 Eco Car in Kensington Market by !yesTomorrow I am heading down to Toronto
to see Aymi for about a week (yay!!), and because we have a pretty full itinerary lined up, we may not post anything until after then.It will be awesome to see people that I have missed, and to go back to my old haunts (hello Riverdale Farm and Kensington Market!!!) Just pray for me to have nice cool weather and no smog days Read more:Heading
Luverly {Special Olympic Edition} 2008-08-21 15:52:00 I am really not one who could be called a patriot, nor am I really one who follows the Olympic
s. However, I am a fan of the Equestrian sports, and especially like to watch those I used to idolize when I was a young and starry-eyed ‘equestrian’ myself.It’s awesome to see that people like Eric Lamaze who faced so much adversity in the past, and people like Ian Millar (who just lost his wife th Read more:Edition
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Herb Profile: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) 2008-08-19 06:22:00 Photo by Cody HoughOther Names: Heart-Wort, Lion's Tail, Lion-Hearted, Throw-Wort.Description: Motherwort is a hardy perennial that grows to 3 or 4 feet tall. It has squared and hollow stems, with serrated leaves and pretty pink or white flowers that come out between June to August.This plant is a member of the mint family, and is sometimes considered a 'weed'. It is native to Asia and Europe, and
Monday Musing {timely edition}: Lessons From a Feathered Visitor 2008-08-18 11:10:00 Photos by Ken ThomasYesterday I had a Cedar Waxwing on my balcony railing, which is pretty odd, as I have never seen one there before, and they are not exactly plentiful like the crows and gulls.Whenever I have a critter come into my life, I am keen to find out what lesson they might have for me. I believe that these animals are messengers and teachers, and there is plenty to learn from their lore Read more:Feathered
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Screw a Mansion....I Want a Home! 2008-08-18 07:37:00 I have got a yearning that is something awful to live in the middle of the woods in a home that I have built myself. Take a look at these BEAUTIFUL homes. Besides living in a cave, these homes are probably as close to an 'eco home' one could get!From A Low Impact Woodland HomeFrom Earthship BiotechtureFrom Cae Mabon From Tinker's BubbleFrom That RoundhouseFrom Steward Community WoodlandFrom Kleiwe Read more:Mansion
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Nifty Arts and Crafts Projects 2008-08-17 07:00:00 Glass Jar Lanterns at HGTVMini Gazing Balls at the Crafty GardenerDecoupage Table at Gothic Martha StewartCrazy Quilting at Gruenwold CottageStaining Wood With Tea and Vinegar at Organic GardeningDigital Stamps at art-e-zineBeeswax Collage at art-e-zineHand Bound Book at InstructablesPacking Tape Transfers at ARTchix StudioHypertufa Trough at The Artistic GardenMake Your Own Tiles at Mother Earth Read more:Crafts
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