Ep 183. Honorable Harvest - Downsize and Do Over

Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries

Mary Stone describes the last of her late-season garden bounty and reflects on the guidelines of an Honorable Harvest, referencing the Native American tradition as outlined by Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass.
A humorous bounceback about the Birds and Bees of Zucchini leads to Mary Stone's sharing a personal story (Downsize and Do-Over) from her book underway (The Lesson of the Leaf), the impact of addiction on her marriage, and the pivotal moments that imparted change that involved her golden retriever Sara; her faithful four paws.
She reflects on healing and the importance of letting go of shame and embracing forgiveness and thankfulness for the gifts of life, family, friends, and nature's bounty.
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Links to related Episodes and Blog Posts:
An Honorable Harvest
Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass – Blog Post
Ep 165. Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass
Ep 181. Don't Be a Fig Pig - Give a Fig
Birds & Bees of Zucchini Flowers – Blog Post
Ep 02. Field of Clover - The Birds and Bees of Zucchini
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Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer
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Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.
It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.
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