I don’t really need a calendar to know fall is here because: The huckleberries and crabapples are ready to be picked. I can see in the branches and leaves of the deciduous trees that the qi is contracting. My evergreens have just finished their leaf/needle drop. In the morning I can smell the ocean. The… Read More
Rooster Month in the Garden
Can you feel it? The cooling and contracting metal energy of fall is here, peaking in this Rooster month. It’s a welcome relief for my garden after a long and hot summer. The nights are getting cooler, days are noticeably shorter, it’s harvest time and the leaves are already falling from the trees. The month… Read More
What’s Wrong With This Picture : Preparing Your House for Sale
Here’s a nice house in a great neighborhood that’s on the market right now. It has off street parking and a garage. It’s a rectangle shape which is good for feng shui. What is not in its favor is that it lacks immediate curb appeal, which may be slowing down the sales possibilities. It definitely… Read More
Moon Phase Gardening
Feng Shui and gardening go hand in hand. Those who practice Feng Shui can learn most of the core concepts simply through the study of nature and its patterns. Some examples of these patterns include the seasons, movements of the planets, source and course of water, and phases of the moon. Through understanding the patterns… Read More