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Cynthia Brian

May 1, 20196 min read

Firescaping

“Some say the world will end in fire.” Robert Frost A running crown fire came rolling down the hillside toward our Lake County mountain...

Cynthia Brian

Apr 6, 20194 min read

Won’t You Be My Neighbor

by Cynthia Brian “Look for helpers. You will always find those who are helping.” Mister Rogers After sowing seeds of beets, arugula,...

Cynthia Brian

Mar 24, 20194 min read

Winter Awakens to Spring

“The ghostly winter silences have given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life.” Jack London It all began when I witnessed the...

Cynthia Brian

Mar 8, 20195 min read

Petal Power

by Cynthia Brian “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” AC Shinburne Even on the darkest, dreariest, rainiest day, looking out my dining...

Cynthia Brian

Feb 24, 20194 min read

Pass the Mustard

“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” William Blake The thunder clapped. The lightning bolted. The skies opened. Rain,...

Cynthia Brian

Feb 8, 20194 min read

Love is a Rose

by Cynthia Brian “Everything is coming up roses!” Ethel Merman When Cupid shoots his arrow of amour on February 14th, more than 51% of...

Cynthia Brian

Jan 28, 20195 min read

Reaping What You Sow!

by Cynthia Brian “Sow a thought, reap a word. Sow a word, reap a deed. Sow a deed, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a...

Cynthia Brian

Dec 29, 20185 min read

Garden Trends for 2019, PART 1

“Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends, fads, and popular opinion.” Jack Kerouac I’ll never forget how excited...

Cynthia Brian

Dec 15, 20185 min read

Joy to the World!

Only those who go where few have gone can see what few have seen. ~ Buddha Did you know that poinsettias grow into trees? Or that...

Cynthia Brian

Dec 4, 20184 min read

Making Scents

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Marcus Cicero With all of the disasters and tragedies of this year,...

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