All books on mediation or being mindful are simply not the same. Cheryl Wilfong has made this very clear by writing the book, The Meditative Gardener. Of all the books on my shelf that I reached back to read, this book fit the moment. The Meditative Gardener - Cultivating Mindfulness of Body, … [Read more...]
Pollinate – Spreading the Love of Gardening
Cottage In The Court believes in stimulating conversation to pollinate the mind about all things gardening. Pollinate, as defined by Merriam Webster is a verb. It means - to give (a plant) pollen from another plant of the same kind so that seeds will be produced. I compare garden podcasting as … [Read more...]
The Lifelong Gardener – A Book Review
The Lifelong Gardener advises us on how to garden at any age. Lifelong, wow what a word. Merriam Webster defines this word as lasting or continuing through life. As a gardener, how we would love this concept to be very true at all stages of life. As we age or have disabilities, this word might be … [Read more...]
Then What for The Garden…
From one season to the next, while we wait for the next bloom, we often wonder...then what? Then what? A message that has been planted in my mental garden. Message's are sent to enlighten, advise and to share knowledge. Sometimes we are sent messages to make us think. If you listen carefully, the … [Read more...]
Sunday Mood…
John O’Donohue – Words on Beauty Applied to The Garden
John O'Donohue writes about Beauty - one of my favorite words. I heard a quote by Mr. O'Donohue one day which encouraged me to find out why his words touched my soul. The Invisible Embrace Beauty - Rediscovering The True Sources of Compassion, Serenity, and Hope. As I observe the beauty that … [Read more...]