planting season – By My Solitary Hearth

Jungle Remediation Part 1

May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 Eliza Daley

The Jungle until yesterday... Well, the jungle remediation has begun. We made a lot of progress in just two days. I can see the town from my house now. More importantly, the sun can see the veg patch. The jungle is thinned... We cut down all the sumac, vines and brush on the ledge, leaving… Continue reading Jungle Remediation Part 1

A Confusion of Grain Gods

April 12, 2022April 9, 2022 Eliza Daley

Our culture is confused about food and farming. We believe that we are in a power-over relationship with the world, and particularly with our food. We are so enamored with dominance that we've lost sight of the inherent partnership between plants and animals, between prey and predator, between the farmer and the fields. Both sides… Continue reading A Confusion of Grain Gods

What Is This Vernal Equinox Thing?

March 16, 2021March 14, 2021 Eliza Daley

There is some confusion regarding the solar event that happens this week. I thought I might try to clear that up. True or False: The vernal equinox is when spring begins. Not exactly. The beginning of spring depends on where you live, and it is more a cultural phenomenon than a meteorological one. Tradition in… Continue reading What Is This Vernal Equinox Thing?