Published on September 2nd, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"When the ancients first observed Sirius emerging as it were from the sun . they believed its power of heat to have been so excessive that . the Sea boiled, the Wine turned sour, Dogs grew mad, and all other creatures became languid." ~ John Brady, 1813, a Compendious ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian, the Goddess Gardener, for August
"Dog Days bright and clear, indicate a happy year!"~ The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1817
Sirius, the Dog Star, rises in summer in the Northern Hemisphere with the "dog days" traditionally ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on August 19th, 2020
Home remodel planning during a pandemic
Now more than ever we are seeing that our homes have become a place of not just comfort, but an office, a classroom, and even a vacation substitute. Homeowners are embarking on remodels now more than ever. I thought I'd share some tips on what to expect during a ...By Amanda Eck
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Published on August 5th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~ Henry James
The blackberry bushes flanked the horse stables on my grandparents' ranch. My ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on August 5th, 2020
Feng Shui
The front door entry area to one's home remains, especially during a pandemic, the "Mouth of Qi" and one of the most powerful places to thoughtfully ignite healthy Feng Shui.
The front ...By Michele Duffy
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Published on July 22nd, 2020
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The second quarter of 2020 was surprisingly ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T
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Published on July 22nd, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Steep thyself in a bowl of summer." - Virgil
Summer! Just saying the word puts a smile on my face.
By Cynthia Brian
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Published on July 8th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Nature teaches beasts to know their friends." ~ William Shakespeare
The gray turtle dove darted from the mulberry tree to the wooden nest box and back again. Thinking there must be ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on July 8th, 2020
Feng Shui
Taking care of ourselves during these challenging, unprecedented times underscores the importance of addressing what we do have control over, and creating a peaceful, calm and uplifting home. Home should, ideally, restore balance and bring greater harmony into our ...By Michele Duffy
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Published on June 24th, 2020
One local gardener's awakening
In the beginning: dark, damp soil. A small, black plastic pot of hope. Nothing seems to be growing but my own impatience.
A few evenings later, the dirt has begun to mound and rise, ...By Mike Bernhardt
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Published on June 24th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"I should like to enjoy this summer flower by flower as if it were to be the last one for me." - Andre Gide
Summertime and the living is easy! Or is it?
 By Cynthia Brian
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Published on June 10th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time." - Robert Collier, Writer and Publisher
In ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on June 10th, 2020
Creating a beautiful home without leaving your house
Your home is supposed to be a sanctuary, but in these uncharted times it may feel anything but peaceful. Sheltering in place has been both a wonderful time of being with my family (non-stop) but also a stressful time. We are all learning to navigate this new norm and ...By Amanda Eck
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"I rejoice when I see anyone, and especially children, inquiring about flowers, and wanting gardens of their own, and carefully working in them. For the love of gardening is a seed that once sown never dies, but always grows and grows to an enduring and ever-increasing ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on May 27th, 2020
Feng Shui
With the shelter-in-place orders still in effect and many of us working remotely from home, it's a perfect time to conduct a Feng Shui audit on the home office during this 2020 Metal Rat/Iron Mouse year.
By Michele Duffy, BTB M.F.S.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA