Patch405 (Shannon Barghols)

“... I do think there’s no better way to enrich your life than learning about the way things used to be and weaving into your daily routine at least a few time-honored practices and traditions whose simplicity and charm nourish the mind, body, and spirit.”
― Julia Watkins, Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home

“A dish is not just the sum of its parts, it is its maker, its occasion, the company in which it is eaten.”
― Priya Basil, Be My Guest: Reflections on Food, Community and the Meaning of Generosity

“For me, food quality isn’t a question of organic versus conventional, or no-till versus digging-in, or heirloom versus hybrid. It’s a question of what I want to grow, and what I should do to help each seed or plant become the best vegetable it can possibly be.”
― Matt Mattus, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening: Rare Varieties * Unusual Options * Plant Lore & Guidance

“We stand or fall on the strength of our commitment, (and I suddenly see that I am alone in this love.)”
― Rachel Linden, The Enlightenment of Bees