Over the last week, I’ve watched a story of community and compassion grow in our neighborhood. This is a story of hope and understanding. At a time when so often the news is sad, scary, or angry, this is amazing to see. It started as an email from a frustrated neighbor to our “Nextdoor” … Continue reading A Simple Step in Hope
Gardening On The Comstock
The Joy of Volunteering
For the next few weeks, I will be at my local arboretum, learning how to work in the gardens there and help with some of the programs. We’ll get classes in the history of the gardens, botany, soil composition, plant nutrition, organic insect control, greenhouse 101, pruning, and how to give great tours. For … Continue reading The Joy of Volunteering
Spring On the Comstock
(Garden Series) Working in my garden brings me joy. I live in the semi rural high desert of Northern Nevada. It's the lower west side of the infamous Comstock Lode. I love it here, but it’s not without it’s challenges. We were listed as the 2nd windiest place in the United States, which is saying … Continue reading Spring On the Comstock
Tread Joyfully 