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Resisting the Urge to Jump Seasons

Resisting the Urge to Jump Seasons

As I write this we are going through a mini autumn in August. The summer here in Ontario has been hot, but I wouldn’t say it's abnormally hot. It feels like a summer from my childhood, just sunshine, heat and hazy skies. 30-40°c is what we&

Phenology: Your Personal Connection to Nature

Phenology: Your Personal Connection to Nature

Phenology is the study of recurring natural phenomena and seasonal trends. (eg. bird migration, first blooms) When we record these seasonal events in a journal or notebook it can help us to connect to our land and bioregions. It also helps us to understand how seemingly simple occurrences can affect

Flowers & Antique Doors

Flowers & Antique Doors

When I started toying with the idea of planting flowers this season to increase my homestead's biodiversity, it got me thinking about what I would actually do with all the beautiful flowery abundance. In order to keep things blooming all season long and support any beneficial insects that

Spring and Biodiversity

Spring and Biodiversity

Every spring I add, focus on, learn about or bring in something new to my little homestead. From making kombucha to starting a worm farm, planting an orchard or having meat birds last year, I am always looking to expand, grow and learn something exciting and beneficial. Last year I

My Intentions for Marble & Mud in 2025

My Intentions for Marble & Mud in 2025

I'm typically not one for New Years resolutions however I have been thinking a lot on where to focus my time and energy this year. I definitely don't plan to make any wild promises but after an incredible eye opening end of year tarot spread I

Breaking Holiday Tradition in Search of Slowness

Breaking Holiday Tradition in Search of Slowness

It’s ok to break tradition, repeat after me, it is ok to break tradition. This thought has been running through my mind since the days started getting cooler and longer. It always seems like right after Halloween, Christmas sneaks up so quickly and before we even know it, it&

Is Homesteading for you...Figuring out your Why??

Is Homesteading for you...Figuring out your Why??

Apparently while I have been off on my 7 month social media hiatus, Homesteading has become the new fad. I returned to Instagram a couple weeks ago and have been met with thousands of homesteader reels and accounts. To be honest, I was like yes! Look at all these people