This fall I have spent a lot of time wandering aimlessly, enjoying being outside when it isn't raining. The fungi has been very good so far, and a wide range of colors and types. I don't harvest mushrooms however. While I know some well enough, to be blunt I don't eat them - it isn't… Continue reading Fall Fungi
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Falling Into Fall
It's an odd thing, but Fungi truly makes me think of Fall settling in. This year has been amazing for it. Having a couple of rains, then a mostly warm October popped the mushrooms throughout our property. This tiny one was on the edge of the forest, under Cedar trees. It's been hard to get… Continue reading Falling Into Fall
Update
The main website is currently down for in-depth maintenance. We are not sure when it will be back up, but will update when it is. This means the recipes are all down for now (although many were posted on the blog over the years as an FYI). ~Sarah
Book Review: Hiking The Grand Canyon
One National Park I haven't had the chance to visit is The Grand Canyon. Finding the time off to visit hasn't lined up, but it doesn't keep me from dreaming about a trip - since Kirk has been there and often tells me how much we'd enjoy it. However, not in summer. That is so… Continue reading Book Review: Hiking The Grand Canyon
Hiking & Homesteading
Maybe I should have titled this "How urban homesteading kind of "ruined" hiking for me"....but then I know, it didn't. It is simply an extension of my love of nature. Long ago, before I found that walking the cliffs on an island made me happy, I had a little garden I tended. Hiking took over… Continue reading Hiking & Homesteading