Materfamilias Writes

A Temporary Activist Updates and then Escapes to her Garden

A Temporary Activist Updates and then Escapes to her Garden

 Thanks so much for your supportive comments on my last post. Honestly, I’m embarrassed to have garnered any praise for bravery; I don’t feel as if I have been, particularly, as I don’t see any…

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Friday Five, With February Snow on the Way

Friday Five, With February Snow on the Way

We’re expecting some “at times heavy” snow today — up to 10 centimetres, and then another 5 to 10 tonight. . .  And, unfortunately, I have to make my way downtown for a tooth-cleaning appointment…

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An Urban Condo Garden, Rooftop-Style, in November. . . .

An Urban Condo Garden, Rooftop-Style, in November. . . .

 Shall we take a quick tour of my Fall Garden? The photos were taken over the past three or four weeks, as the days got shorter and colder — that Japanese maple above was golden…

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And In the Condo Terrace Garden — Report On Our First Summer

And In the Condo Terrace Garden — Report On Our First Summer

You might remember that this past April, I shared my intention to track my new (container) garden’s growth via regular posting here, to turn the pages of its story with you looking over my shoulder.…

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A Garden in Germany — Third in a Series of Garden Visits

A Garden in Germany — Third in a Series of Garden Visits

On Friday, I introduced you to Eleonore, and gave you a quick peek into her garden, let her say a few words, and promised we’d spend more time with her on Monday. And now it’s…

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