May 25, 2020
Working The Roots – A Book Review
Working The Roots – Over 400 Years of Traditional African American Healing has captured my attention as I garden this year. Working the earth for this year’s garden was special. This year I am planting with the purpose of incorporating herbs and plants that are culturally familiar. I recently read a book that flooded my mind with memories of my Elders. Working The Roots – Over 400 Years Of Traditional African American Healing by Michele
May 11, 2020
National Public Gardens – Thank You
National Public Gardens Week as we practice social distancing is more important this year than ever! Did you know that National Public Gardens Week started May 8th and will end May 17th?? Although this is the week designated to celebrate our Public Gardens nationwide, we can celebrate this week as long as we want! PURPOSE IN THE MIDST OF THE MADNESS Right now, many of us are longing to stroll in the Public Gardens that
May 11, 2020
Culture and Diversity -Between Harlem and Heaven
Culture is all up in the foods we have grown to love. This book tells a story that will have you growing fresh vegetables just to try the recipes! Culture is celebrated as we experience new foods, as well as ways to cook. Figuring out what to try in our gardens can be defined by the foods we are familiar with or something new we want to try. The Afro-Asian American style of cooking is
May 3, 2020
Mourning and Celebrating Life In The Garden
Mourning the loss of a family member or friend is always hard. You never want to forget them… Mourning is defined by Merriam-Webster as the act of sorrowing. An outward sign of grief for a person’s death. We know that nothing is forever, but when our lives are touched by this thing called mourning, the garden can become the healer. Life is temporary. Like seasons in the garden, mourning happens as the season’s change. In
May 1, 2020
Feelings…Embracing Nature In Difficult Times
Feelings of joy warm my soul whenever I am in the garden. Feelings are usually triggered in reaction to an external event. Emotions and feelings are two different reactions to certain situations. If we look around us, feelings of sadness are everywhere. The current worldwide situation has many of us, wrapped up in our suppressed emotions. Social distancing to save our lives is important. The act of wandering in the garden is the best place