holiday

What Is A Solstice, Anyway?

Posted by on Dec 21, 2018 in holiday, winter | 0 comments

What Is A Solstice, Anyway?

What is a solstice? It’s the darkest part of winter. Yet paradoxically, it’s a time to celebrate warmth, and light, and life.

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Merry Groundhog Day

Posted by on Feb 1, 2018 in holiday, Unmowed Blog, winter | 0 comments

Merry Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day celebrates the natural world. Think about it—a holiday that takes its meaning solely from nature.

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Decking the Halls: A Field Guide

Posted by on Dec 8, 2017 in holiday, Unmowed Blog, winter | 0 comments

Decking the Halls: A Field Guide

Actually, “evergreen” isn’t a type of plant, it’s a lifestyle.

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Witch Hazel: Halloween Flower

Posted by on Oct 31, 2017 in fall, flowers, holiday, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Witch Hazel: Halloween Flower

Witch hazel is a plant of many uses, especially handy if you need to work magic or perform a spell.

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Happy World Environment Day

Posted by on Jun 5, 2017 in environment, holiday, Unmowed Blog | 0 comments

Happy World Environment Day

I didn’t know there was a World Environment Day, but, hey, we certainly need one these days! Enjoy it!

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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted by on Jul 4, 2016 in holiday, summer, Unmowed Blog | 1 comment

Happy Fourth of July!

As John Adams put it, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival.”

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