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New Year, New Baby, New Job

December 24, 2020December 26, 2020 by Berries and Figs

All this is a long-winded way of saying “I got a new job.”
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Welcoming Juneberry

October 26, 2020 by Berries and Figs

Welcoming the newest member of our family, Juneberry Raya Jones ♥
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Permaculture

September 25, 2020September 26, 2020 by Berries and Figs

Permaculture reminds us of what we didn’t know we’d forgotten—that humans can be as integral to systems of life as bees, bluefin tunas, and redwood trees.
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Honorable Harvest

July 27, 2020July 28, 2020 by Berries and Figs

The principles of the honorable harvest: Take only what is given. Use it well. Be grateful for the gift. Reciprocate the gift.
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Lost off Trail

June 24, 2020 by Berries and Figs

How did we end up where we are, and where are we headed?
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A Year’s Difference

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Berries and Figs

One year ago today, we had our home inspection. Here are some before-and-after pictures, taken one year apart.
From "nice lawn" to...

Death in the Time of Corona

June 3, 2020June 13, 2020 by Berries and Figs

We endeavored to garden to surround ourselves with life, but have come to understand that most of gardening is death.
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Lake Erie Bill of Rights

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Berries and Figs

“Urgent Water Notice! DO NOT DRINK THE WATER. DO NOT BOIL THE WATER.”
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Inaugural Earth Day at the University of Michigan

50th Anniversary of Earth Day

April 22, 2020 by Berries and Figs

Fifty years ago today, 20 million Americans — 10% of the population! — celebrated the first Earth Day.
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Shelter in Place

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 by Berries and Figs

We are so grateful to have our health, basic necessities, and our springtime garden during these extraordinary times.
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