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Nature intelligence is nothing like human intelligence. Sometimes we humans, with all our learned layers of complex thinking, can use a reminder that the world is comprised of more than we perceive. Here is a perspective from nature ...

Planting time is nigh. Ahead of planting your garden, you should have your soil prepared, and in some cases, mulch on your garden or at the ready. And if you haven't yet, it's time to place those plant markers! ...

You've been preparing for weeks and months. Now it's here . . . Planting Time! We don't literally mean today. We know you've gotten your planting schedule from nature, and of course we want you to follow that. When your planting days arrive, this inspiration from nature, plus Machaelle's instructions and our added tips, will help to make these days in your garden satisfying and joyful. ...

Good communication is the key to success in any partnership. This is just as true when your partner is nature. This week, take some time to review Machaelle's tips on how to ask good, smart questions. (Hey soil-less gardeners out there! This information applies to you too.) ...

Gardening Series, Part 16  Caring for Your Garden from the Question Line DuoUpdate: July 2, 2021Are you sitting back (in the shade) this weekend, gazing happily over your newly planted garden? This is your reminder to take a moment to appreciate what you and your partner have accomplished.You ...

Revised: June 2025Gardening Series BonusCaring for Your GardenThe Sweltering Heat EditionEvery day we celebrate those co-creative gardens of yours that are bringing balance and changing the planet, one patch of ground at a time. . . . Because these times are exactly what co-creative gardening was ...

Revised: July 2025Gardening Series, Part 17Your Garden (and Home!) WildlifeAbout all animals, insects and microbes that are part of your environment.Every week we get calls about wildlife. Folks want to know how to address a new problem of gophers, ants, deer, mice, moles . . . without using poisons ...

Update: September 2021Gardening Series, Part 18  Grow Your PartnershipEvening reading to help you better understand the purpose of your partnership with nature.If You're lucky enough to have had a summer garden this year, we hope you are enjoying a plentiful fall harvest — whether flowers, food ...

Can you believe it?! It's already time to talk to your gardening partner (we mean nature of course!) and get the information, order your seeds and plants, and prepare your soil for your fall/winter garden. ...

Next summer's garden actually begins with putting this year's garden to bed. What you do for your garden now and through this season will lay the foundation for the coming year. ...