Flora, Musings
Incredible Abundance
There is so much life bursting upon the scene right now, it’s impossible to mention it all. Hyacinth and daffodils and tulips are gracing the scene. Rhubarb, Egyptian onions, mint, lemon balm, tarragon, and various other herbs are popping up. The currant bushes, peach and apple trees, serviceberry, and wild plum are blossoming. Mayapples are in their full glory in the woods.
These are a few of the many perennials we have planted around the farm and sanctuary. And since they are perennials, these are all plants that will return year after year with very little work needed. Though I will be continuing to post about the annual gardening we do on the farm as well, the focus for the majority of sanctuary land will be these types of perennials. Once we do the work of planting them, they’ll be there for many years to come, for our community to enjoy. In addition, many of these types of plants will spread on their own in various ways, popping up here and there, which will allow us to share plants with our members to take home and grow in their own yards.
If you love this and the rest of our vision as much as I do, please continue to share it with your kith and kin so that we may grow our membership and community. Amidst all the craziness in the world, together we are truly creating an enchanting haven of beauty and abundance.
Many Blessings to You and Yours,
Jean
Photos by Brennah Cavanaugh
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Written by : Jean Cavanaugh
Jean Cavanaugh is the founder and steward of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, established in 2019 as a living, learning community devoted to reconnecting people with the wisdom of nature, the sacred order of creation, and the presence of Christ within all life. Her work brings together spiritual formation, ecological stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and hands-on community practice.
Through years of practical work on the land, study of the Mysteries, and the healing of her own severe health challenges through natural methods, Jean has come to recognize God’s hand at work throughout creation. Her teachings, rooted in the Mystery School tradition and Christian gnosis, explore how the patterns of heaven, earth, and the human body reveal the way back to divine presence, peace, and inner strength.
Jean leads with honesty, integrity, and a deeply welcoming spirit, inviting others to let go of inherited assumptions and rediscover truth through lived experience and embodied understanding. She works with all ages—from preschoolers to elders—offering programs and celebrations that emphasize direct engagement with nature, music, story, homesteading skills, and in-person community.
She and her family live at the 21-acre Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, where daily life reflects a commitment to simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the land. The sanctuary includes gardens, woodland trails, a seasonal creek, gathering circles, and spaces designed to nourish both people and wildlife. Jean is especially passionate about creating environments that are grounding, beautiful, and spiritually restorative.
Through her writing and teaching, Jean encourages others to know themselves, know creation, and recognize Christ as the living truth present within and around us—always inviting a return to love, beauty, and the sacred order of life.
