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HERB AND SPICING an idea

Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
Post published:June 9, 2020
Post category:Blog Ideas Taste
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Variety is the spice of life and herbs and spices are responsible for bringing some of that variety to our lives and tables.

GROWING an idea

Post author:Julie McElroy
Post published:June 1, 2020
Post category:Blog Celebrate Ideas Julie McElroy
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I am a WSU Master Gardener volunteer and usually spend quite a bit of time in our plant clinic that is a place the public comes to get help with all things gardening. Since our clinic is closed due to Covid-19 I have an abundance of time to spend in my own garden, which is my happy place.

TRUSTING an idea

Post author:Tina Geithner
Post published:May 12, 2020
Post category:Tina Geithner Wellbeing
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Letting go of the need for certainty is a practice that’s always useful, but especially now. There is so much that is uncertain – Will I get the Coronavirus? How long will social distancing be necessary? When will the kids be able to go back to school? When can we go back to work, or return to working alongside our colleagues? Any and all of these unknowns can be a major source of stress.

PLANTING an idea

Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
Post published:April 29, 2020
Post category:Blog Ideas
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It is spring and at no time, at least in recent memory, have I ever been so delighted to be outside in our yard enjoying the sunshine. It is particularly gratifying to see how well our new garden that we planted last spring is doing.

“GRATITUDING” an idea

Post author:Tina Geithner
Post published:April 23, 2020
Post category:Tina Geithner Wellbeing
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Gratitude practice is not about dismissing difficult emotions such as confusion, sadness, anger, or fear. Rather, it provides us with the opportunity to welcome all that we are feeling and experiencing, including joy.

Photo of a bee taken at Mount Vernon, VA

BEEING an idea

Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
Post published:April 19, 2020
Post category:Blog Ideas

Beeing that April 22nd is Earth Day, it's a great opportunity to learn about BEES. What do they do for us, what can we do for them and how do we get involved in their care.