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hey there, Environmental headlines are heavy and bleak lately. (Actually, every headline has been rough recently, environmental or not.) Do these make you feel, idk, full of rage?? So what's the antidote for this clusterfudge? Native gardening. It has always been a really great idea. These days, it's essential. When the headlines have me feeling incredulous and asking myself, "Is this real life?", it helps to remind myself that it doesn't have to be. I can be part of the change. You can, too. Let's weave new stories, right in our home communities, through our compassionate gardens. yours in radical gardening solidarity, -Kristen PS - Want to read NY Times articles, but don't want to pay for a subscription? I know an ethical workaround! Here's a pro tip: your local library probably offers a free subscription to The New York Times for library card holders. Browse around the branch's site for details or ask a librarian! |
The Sanity Garden
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hey there, if you're in Lambertville, West/East Amwell, Stockton, Delaware Township, Hopewell, or Pennington, NJ then listen up! You can receive $700 worth of native plants FOR FREE! (okay, technically, you do have to pay for them but then you'll get reimbursed for your plant purchases!) So if you've been wanting to start or expand your native garden, NOW is the time! And I can help! Things to know: 1) You must live in Lambertville, West Amwell, East Amwell, Stockton, Delaware Township,...
Hey there, It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with you. How’s it going? What have you been planting? (Seriously! I want to know. Reply to this email and send me a picture of your latest gardening projects. 👀) I’ve been out there, planting my little heart out. Here I am after a long, sweaty installation in Lambertville, NJ: (Sleepy, but proud!) Everyone loves a before and after, no? Let me deliver! I have 2 recent projects to share with you. Native Planting Project #1: This client had...
hey there, I noticed fluffy white stuff at the back of my yard the other day. I walked closer and realized they were feathers. Take a look: Just as I approached, a red-tailed hawk screeched and flew off from the red maple above me, where she had presumably just been dining and discarding feathers from her catch. Sometimes the circle of life is glorious and beautiful, like spring flowers and baby birds. And sometimes it is powerful and fierce, like these remains from a hawk's feast. While it's...