March in the Natural Garden
First signs of spring seem to be showing, even though we never really saw much winter. A friend reports seeing two snakes warming themselves on a trail hike yesterday, but
2025 Spring Equinox
Sayeth the sage, "I guess it can be explained thusly: When the Earth finds its tilt And its place in orbit To be just right...
February in the Natural Garden
Our natural areas are dry, but as beautiful as ever, and our natural gardens remind us of the value of our reciprocal relationship, because when we water and nurture them,
Our Place is Our Desire
“In Spanish, la querencia refers to a place on the ground where one feels secure, a place from which one’s strength of character is drawn. It comes from the verb
January in the Natural Garden
Happy New Year from all your amigos at Tree of Life! We hope your recollections from 2024 are wonderful and your hopes for 2025 will be exactly what you need
December in the Natural Garden
December is too early to predict a seasonal rainfall total, but since we are starting so dry, in regards to this month’s garden tasks, we should probably plan for a