The time for us to relax, enjoy and holiday is here…. The time to take a break from our daily routine is here…. To go on Holiday is the perfect way to rejuvenate and relax. It’s always nice to get away and enjoy a slower pace of life without a worry in the world. To get out and enjoy the beauty that is the natural … Continue reading We Are Going On Holiday
By Jannie Vaught But the high temperatures we are having feel like it has already arrived. How is the “First” day of summer determined? The timing of the June solstice is not determined by a specific calendar date, but by when the Sun reaches its northernmost point from the celestial equator. Therefore, the solstice won’t always occur on the same day. This year 2022 the … Continue reading The First Day Of Summer Is Almost Here
By Jannie Vaught It is either in a specific herb garden or right along with all the vegetables. We often think of basil, chamomile, fennel, catnip, coriander, lavender, mint, summer savory, marjoram, tarragon, oregano, chervil, lovage, parsley, dill, lemongrass, verbena, rosemary, bay, melissa, hyssop, thyme, and the wide variety of sage. Sage is our simple, beautiful, and delicious cultivar today. Salvia Officinalis is one of … Continue reading Many Gardeners Grow Herbs
By Jannie Vaught Our dry soil finally received some much-needed rain which did liven up the gardens, again the heat is on the way and back to the controlled watering. Something I use for dry heat times is growing in semi-shade and full shade. Here are some plants that will thrive in semi-shade. Basil, Cherry tomatoes, Swiss chard, spinach, lettuce, eggplant (will be smaller), and … Continue reading Our Dry Soil
A special curated exhibition exploring the relationship between art and literature Showcasing masterpieces from across three millennia of literary and artistic culture around the globe, including works by William Shakespeare; Pablo Picasso; Marlene Dumas; James Joyce; John William Waterhouse; Lucian Freud and J.K. Rowling Headlining London Now, a festival of arts and culture, open to all at Christie’s London headquarters in June and July Christie’s announced The … Continue reading The Art of Literature Exhibition
By Jannie Vaught This is a fast growing early to plant must have in my gardens. The radish belongs to the Cruciferae family and its scientific name is Raphanus sativus L. or the mustard family. It is a annual or biannual plant. It has a thick fleshy root , varying in shapes and size, of a red, white, pink or dark brown skin, there are … Continue reading The Humble Radish
By Jannie Vaught The unfortunate plants I have in the direct sun in the raised beds are sun-scorched or have given up. This is with good soil, regular soaker watering, with some extra water. The only plants that are thriving and slowly are those with some shade. Fortunately, the fruit trees are holding their own and are heavy with fruit. And will give us fruit … Continue reading The Drought Conditions Are Setting Heat And Dry Issues With All Gardens
By Monteque Pope-Le Beau This is a time for some of great uncertainty with the matters of the of the world seemingly growing darker by the day. I sometimes find that as we move forward it seems like we have moved many steps backwards repeating the ills of the past and yet for me there is great optimism for the future. For a brief moment … Continue reading Making The Dream Of The Dreamweaver Artist Ranch A Reality
By Jannie Vaugh The pollen is drifting through the air, we had a wind storm and rain which nourished the gardens causing some damage lower to the ground but some older trees had a natural pruning. As with all spring projects I am behind on everything. The tomatoes need attending and the feeding schedule is a bit off, but “slow and steady gets the job … Continue reading Were Are In The Middle Of Spring And “Blooming” Is The Word Of The Day
We are who we are today because of who loved us unconditionally. Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is a glorious force of nature with ups and downs and a powerful life force that wills the impossible. It is an act of infinite optimism. It is a source of strength, guidance, happiness, and inspiration that makes our world a brighter place A … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
By Jannie Vaught Pretty pictures with growing information. The pictures are often photos of the “Best” fully-grown vegetable. And when the one you planted didn’t look like that picture you are wondering what happened? Let’s start out with Your growing zone. Most packets will have a small picture of North America with colors going across from top to bottom. Find where you live and there … Continue reading Understanding Seed Packets
Planting trees, living a greener life and reducing our carbon footprint is the best was to help the Earth.The beauty of the Earth lies in its simplicity and the natural paint brush that has created such breathtaking landscapes…. It is in all the beautiful souls on the Earth that makes it so unique. No matter where you look the Earth has a way of reminding … Continue reading Earth Day A day Of Hope
The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA is partnering with the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) to increase programming for both IAIA’s Land-Grant programs and JGI’s USA Roots & Shoots youth program in Indigenous communities. The exciting new partnership with the JGI’s USA Roots & Shoots program will offer a summer internship for one IAIA student and five to eight mini-grants for Indigenous youth. The private launch event … Continue reading Rooted in Traditional Indigenous Ways of Knowing—A Collaboration Between IAIA and the Jane Goodall Institute USA
With this being such a hopeful time of the year, Dreamweaverarts wishes you the hope and beauty of springtime and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Warmest thoughts to you and your family for this spring. There have been quite a few days of darkness without a glimmer of hope in sight for many and with all of the chaos that has engulfed the world … Continue reading Spring A Season Of Hope And Renewal
Free and open to the community, Charlotte Earth Day 2022 will be Saturday, April 23, 2022 in First Ward Park. This will be an interactive, science-based, theatrically presented family learning celebration. Free and open to the community, Charlotte Earth Day 2022 will be Saturday, April 23, 2022 in First Ward Park. This will be an interactive, science-based, theatrically presented family learning celebration. This event is … Continue reading Charlotte Earth Day 2022 – All Together Now
By Jannie Vaught The big question is “When can I plant?” It appears that the old adage of” Wait till Easter to plant the cold-sensitive plants.” might be right !! I even heard a woman who picked up a plant at the local grocery and returned it to its tray, she said I’m waiting till after Easter! With the High Winds we have been having … Continue reading It’s Been A Very Interesting Wild Ride With In The Garden
It was announced today that production has begun on The Island Between Tides in Prince Rupert, BC. The supernatural thriller is written and directed by Andrew Holmes (Dolph) and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Austin Andrews (Julie and the Phantoms). The feature film, based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie’s gothic bedtime story Mary Rose, stars Paloma Kwiatkowski (Riot Girls), Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), and Golden … Continue reading DONAL LOGUE, PALOMA KWIATKOWSKI, DAVID MAZOUZ & ADAM BEACH BOARD THE ISLAND BETWEEN TIDES
By Jannie Vaught What to plant in the garden is dependent on the size, location, full sun, or partial shade and grow what you like to eat. With soaring fuel costs, lack of fertilizer, and this “whacky” ever-changing up and down weather it is time to make a list and get serious about your garden. Many of us have yard gardens some have spacious areas … Continue reading What To Plant List
By Mike Szymański Photographs courtesy of Mike Szymański The one thing about covering WeedCon this past Mardi Gras that stood out is for me is that I was not stoned and practically everybody else there was. I had many fascinating conversations about cannabis that I didn’t understand, but I learned a lot of things. Along the way, I received a pair of sunglasses, a T-shirt, … Continue reading Covering WeedCon Mardi Gras without Getting Stoned
Sundance Institute announced that Adam Piron, a longtime staff member of the Institute’s Indigenous Program, has been named the Director of the Indigenous Program. In this new role, Adam will lead Sundance’s engagement and investment in global Indigenous storytellers and will take over the Director position that Bird Runningwater left several months ago. The Institute’s commitment to supporting Indigenous artists is woven throughout its history; amplifying … Continue reading Adam Piron to Lead Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program
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