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Registration for the final session of Rabbi Robin's hazon.org series, "Settle. Observe. Renew." Please join in even if you have missed the previous two sessions. https://hazon.org/calendar/journey-through-chanukah-and-the-solstice/
Settle. Observe. Renew. A Personal Journey through Hanukkah and the Solstice: In these three sessions, from Hanukkah through the winter solstice, Rabbi Robin Damsky guides us on an inward journey of reflection and renewal that is grounded in the Jewi
Enjoy this Facebook Live recording of “Settle,” the 1st in a 3-part series with Hazon for Hanukkah/Solstice and renewal. The evening was recorded in 2 segments; this is part one. https://www.facebook.com/hazon.org/videos/386630015953481
Here is a recording from Facebook Live of last night’s “Settle,” the first in a 3-part series for Hanukkah/Solstice and renewal. It was recorded in 2 segments; this is the latter. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/rabbirobin/posts/102
Winter Wonders: Sprouting even in freezing temperatures! Last couple of nights have seen temps in the 20s, yet our seeds go right on pushing up! The catnip and dill are volunteers from this past summer's plants. We planted the parsley from our own s
I am honored to be teaching this 3-session series with Hazon on the themes of Hanukkah, Solstice and light. As our seasons change and we move into the shortest, darkest days of the year, join us for renewal and rejuvenation. Hazon @hazonvision https:
Beans are a favored part of our garden. We love the taste of fresh green beans and the winter nourishment of dried beans added to soups. Our once favored bush bean has given way to a preference for pole beans. They can grow ten feet high or more, and
We have so much to be thankful for. The earth still shares her bounty. Here in North Carolina, we have carrots and purple daikon, oregano, parsley, lemon balm and basil. Our blessings for a sweet, healthy and meaningful Thanksgiving.
Tulsi, or holy basil, is a plant that has many implications for health and well being in Ayurvedic medicine. In India its wide use includes treating insect bites, reducing inflammation, easing headaches and fever, and more. Here at In the Gardens we
Thai basil has a taste that hints of cinnamon and anise. These plants did well long after other basil varieties in the heat of summer. And they made amazing pesto. We tried two varieties this year - both dairy free. One with pine nuts and the other w
It's been awhile since we've posted. We lost a great deal of our season this year due to the pandemic and weather. Yet life persists. Each year we let some of our plants flower and go to seed, to save seeds for other gardeners and future seasons. Thi