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General Blog posts about all things permaculture, gardening and interacting with nature


Its Seed Starting Time!
With the weather being unpredictable and the last frost date for my area is coming up in a couple months its time to start organizing my seeds and planting some seeds! Organizing With the weather being unpredictable and the last frost date for my area coming up in a few months, it's time to start organizing my seeds! I keep my seeds in a bin, sorted by plant type—leafy greens, herbs, root vegetables, etc. At the start of each year, I reorganize them by planting and starting t
Mar 94 min read


How I manage my own Spoons and How that Relates to this website
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
Mar 32 min read


Benefits of Snow
Let's talk about snow!
Snow is not just beautiful; it plays a crucial role in sustaining life. It keeps the planet cool, enriches soil, insulates plants and animals from harsh cold, and provides fresh water, replenishing ecosystems and aquifers.
Feb 244 min read


Welcome to 2026!
Hello everyone and welcome to 2026! Did everyone make it through the holiday season? I know I sure struggled. Lucky for me, and as many other spoonies can relate to, the month of December included a new set of symptoms and a fun new search for figuring out what is going on in my body. What fun! With that, it meant that I was housebound and really unable to do much in terms of festivities or enjoying any food. It was one of the rougher years of my chronic illness journey. But
Feb 22 min read


AI and Swearing
Hey everyone! I just wanted to make a quick, transparent post about the posts I make. First off, I am a swearer, and I feel like the only way I can truly be authentic is to write posts like I speak. Hopefully, with a little more flair and professionalism because I get to edit what I say before I publish. But swearing is a part of my life and will be a part of my blog posts, videos and courses here and there. I try to keep it to a minimal but sometimes I just feel like they fi
Jan 42 min read


Welcome Chronically Tired Gardeners
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
Nov 23, 20252 min read
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