Blog Posts for Spoonies

Permaculture offers a sustainable way of gardening that harmonizes with nature. However, when energy levels dip, maintaining a permaculture garden can feel overwhelming. The concept of “spoons” refers to the limited energy we each have, and when those spoons run low, it's essential to conserve our energy while still nurturing our gardens. In this post, we'll explore practical strategies for managing permaculture gardening when you're feeling low on energy. Assessing Your Ener

Thank you to everyone who follows along, has joined courses, follow me on socials, and given feedback so far! I truly appreciate each and everyone of you! I wanted to take a moment to talk about my own energy limitations, and what that means for this website. I am currently in a phase of my health condition, where things are unpredictable. Well, to be fair, it has been 11 years of unpredictability but right now in this season, a little more so. With new symptoms and new diagn

The Beauty of First Snowfall It only took all winter, but over the Family Day long weekend, winter finally hit. Boy, did the snow ever come down! That first big snowfall, with its large, fluffy snowflakes, makes you feel like you’re living in a snow globe for a moment. I absolutely love it. It was a busy day in my household. After a long weekend of family visits and socializing, my husband and his brother decided that the day of the big snowfall was the perfect time to put up

Hello everyone! Welcome to my page! I'm MJ, and I've been navigating the challenges of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other chronic health conditions for over 10 years. The journey has been tough, especially in the early years when I could barely leave the house or get out of bed. I never imagined I would start a website, or an online business, and return to gardening. But here I am, in a phase of life and illness where I can, and I'm excited to share my passion for gardening a