abundance.
July 15, 2009
Ahhh! Finally, a moment to post a little something…Our days have been so full around here that I rarely have time to blog. I’m sure you can relate! Tulsi is 14 weeks old now and is the sweeetest. We are in such a nice groove, and i’m back at work on my book –yay!
Summer is such an incredible time on our land with the garden. So colorful and rich with life. Pure abundance. I’m just about turning green these days from all the greens I’ve been eating…salads with 10 different types of lettuces, steamed rainbow chard, red russian kale and buttery beet greens. I literally pee green. Hee. And this week came beets and sugar snap peas and purple carrots! Every meal is out of the garden! Here’s a little peak thru our gate…
Here are just some of the many colors and textures…It will be out of control soon when all the cut flowers bloom!
Last weekend we were fortunate to go on an all day herb walk with Frank Cook, a wise soul in the plant world and extensive traveler. He has studied with herbalists all over the world…I think he said he’s been to 53 countries…!! (As soon as Tulsi is big enough, we are out the door!) I was in and out of the conversations (Tulsi and I took time by the river and napped under some Aspens and TALL pines), but was still SO inspired by what he had to share…immune boosting teas from non-gill fungus on trees and wild greens to make wild pestos and healing plants for sore muscles and fevers. It’s endless! He spoke so gently in the woods and approached each plant with compassion and an openness for connection and learning. Really, every way he was and things he spoke of resonated so much with Patrick and me. We want to share all this with Tulsi…a deep respect and relationship with nature and plants.
I hope she is as excited about growing and eating her own food as we are! One really fun thing about our garden this summer is that we are swapping with local friends/farmers for what we aren’t growing yet, like corn, flower, beans, apples, peaches, etc. I’m hoping to get a group of friends to do some canning days, too, at the community kitchen…as well as making baby food!
Frank brought up the idea of eating local, a movement that has been happening for awhile now. And he asked a great question, NOT HOW MANY MILES, BUT HOW MANY FEET IS YOUR FOOD FROM YOUR DOOR?
More inspiration: Crimson Wing (a film our new neighbors just made for Disney! the trailer is stunning.)
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July 15th, 2009 at 11:28 am
You guys are so cool, and still atleast four years ahead of me in everyway. I am so happy for you Jenny! I bet you could find an illustrated way to share this growing herbalist knowledge and philosophy en mass. Thanks again for the pictures, and a glimpse into a life less ordinary and more grounded(pun).
July 15th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Jenny, Thanks for posting. This guy Ryan is right. It is refreshing to look at your life, as you are so grounded in appreciation for life of all kinds. I hadn’t seen pictures of Tulsi, and she’s gorgeous! I’m totally thrilled for you.
And your garden is incredible! Who knew you had such a green thumb?
I got out of the Navy and Tom and I got married in June, and are living in San Antonio now. Lots to catch up on.
Hugs,
Eliz.
July 15th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Love your tiled photo compilation! Made me salivate!
July 15th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
absolutely beautiful…. i loved those greens…it’s so incredible how you have changed that place into a paradise. thumbs up for you guys… patrick, you are the man…;)
and tulsi! there is no explanation for your beauty..;)love you lil sis.
XO
July 15th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
so beautiful – I’d love to come and show the girls your garden. And we’d love to trade too! Will you have cucumbers? We forgot to plant ours!
July 15th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
some days i wish i could come and live with you and your family……….
that documentary look stunning, i was in awe and smiled when i saw the baby birds beginning to walk.. just wow.
July 16th, 2009 at 2:19 am
Fascinating post Jen. LOts of food for thought.
July 16th, 2009 at 4:07 am
Yummy Garden – I love the cropped greens – so rich.
Sweet Tulsi – baby bliss.
Stunning video (I watched it a multiple times already – can’t wait to see the whole feature – I am so fascinated by flamingoes ever since I saw them in the Everglades) – your neighbors are extremely talented.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:36 am
a beautiful film about the nature and the balance on Earth…if you have not seen te yet
http://vbox7.com/play:158be130
July 16th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
gorgeous vibrant leaf collage. thank you!
July 17th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Hello Jenny! I have enjoyed peeking into your world, which is indeed filled with abundance, not just of the vegetable kind, but of the baby kind and wisdom kind!!!
July 19th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
You must feel so great surrounded by all these growing things and a new little growing baby. I imagine summer feels different then it ever did before.
I just got back from the Academy, I’ll be checking in more often again. Talk to you soon, thanks for the beautiful post!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Hey mama, finally catchin’ up with your blog. So many wonderful entries, and pictures of Tulsi, and the garden is amazing as usual. Love the collage of colors/textures. It is SO true. We look at the variations of green and grey in ours. I loved all I saw today, and now that we have high speed!!!!!!! I can hopefully visit and see more. xo
July 25th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
couldn´t you guys drop by please and teach us how to grow a garden like yours :) Wish I had a green thumb as big as yours