We have had a couple of our Wednesday work days now and they have gotten off to a great start. A few of us also had an event planning session this past Saturday which was quite productive, but I don't have pictures to share of that. 🤓 (As an aside, I never share pictures of anyone without permission first.) Emily, Blue, and Sarenth (not pictured) clearing last year's dead tomato vines out of the hoophouse - photo ...
It's hard to tell, but this log is about 21 feet long. Can you guess what it's going to be used for? Hint: it will be for something at our Beltane celebration coming up at 2:00 pm on April 30th. * * * * * If you guessed a Maypole, then you were right! If anyone would like to come help work on making it, we will be doing that on Sunday, April 24th - ...
Though we are having a bit of a cold snap this week, there are still plenty of signs of spring. The daffodils, crocuses and tulips are starting to come up, and the garlic that was planted this past fall has sprouted. We've grown garlic here off and on since 2014, so I thought you might enjoy seeing a few pictures of previous years' plantings and harvests.Garlic Sprout - April 5, 2014Garlic beds on June 18, 2015 - you ...
Red-Wing Blackbird returning for spring - photo by Brennah Yesterday turned out to be the perfect day for our Equinox celebration. It was sunny with cool breezes as we shared the crossing over time from winter to spring. We had 16 people who came out for our ritual, walk, and potluck... our little community continues to grow, thanks to the support of everyone here. 🪴Volunteer DaysVolunteer days will be starting again soon. They will be on Wednesdays at ...
Taken March 2, 2021One of the earliest flowers to bloom here at Crossing Hedgerows is Winter Aconite. It gives a splash of color in the late winter and early spring, and provides some of the first pollen and nectar for the pollinators. We planted it a couple of years ago, and it would be wonderful to plant some snow drops along with it as they blossom about the same time. So far it is only this tiny patch, ...
Icy area in the woods - taken on March 1st, 2022 by Brennah Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 p.m. - Member Walk & Bonfire Bring a dish to pass if you'd like. 🥧 We've had some warm days since the photo above was taken, and there has been quite a bit of melting. This is definitely the muddy time of year, so boots are highly recommended. You are also welcomed to simply enjoy the bonfire if ...
Trail to the Pond Site by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLCThe snow storm we had earlier this month left the shrubs and plants so weighed down that some of the trails became almost impassable. But not completely so, as Dan found when he decided to crawl through because our dog was so insistent on going on his usual walk! Photos by Dan Cavanaugh - Walking the DogI wanted to share these pictures of the Sanctuary in all its winter ...
We have had lots of beautiful snow and ice creating gorgeous scenes over the past weeks. Ice covered maple leaf by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC It is such a joy to be able to share this abundance with all of you. And your support is making it possible for us to do that. You are what is known as the "early adopters". By becoming members, you are reducing others' uncertainty about whether this is a worthwhile ...
We had a great turnout for our Imbolc gathering yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this informal time around the fire. It was a wonderful way to begin easing back into some events after my difficulties with my foot, and after many of our members coming down with illness over the winter. It was lovely to introduce some new folks to those who have been around for awhile, and to have all the ...
Just a reminder that our Imbolc gathering will be this Sunday at 2:00. It will not be a ritual this time, but an opportunity to appreciate the season together. We will have a bonfire, hot coco, some mead, and perhaps cookies or similar fare. We also invite you to walk the trails and enjoy the land at your own leisure, with the fire awaiting to warm you upon your return. ...And I wanted to share with you ...
A snippet from our Spring Equinox Ritual 2019 https://youtube.com/shorts/uAxLQ82QHvc?feature=share For the little ones, I made this Spring Bingo game to play during the celebration. It was a big hit. 💜 Spring Bingo
Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m.As spring approaches, it's time to resume our monthly member Walk and Bonfire! As in the past, these will include a potluck for whoever would like to bring a dish to pass. This monthly event, along with seasonal rituals which are hosted by the Sanctuary, are for members and their immediate families. We also invite you to bring along a guest if you would like. Non-members can attend an event one time free ...
For those who are counting down the days until spring, I think the chickens are going to be just as happy! Here they are happily foraging at Beltane in May of 2018. Violets and dandelions are healthy herbs for people and chickens alike. 😀 violets and dandelions, Luna, Penguin and Flame - Photo by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC I hope you are all doing well! Jean
There are a few things I've been working on over the last few months. One has been to continue my education on how to run a nonprofit, through my own research and reading. Along with that, I put in an application to a mentorship program offered by the Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network. This is a program for those working in nonprofits dealing with Community Food Systems specifically, but covers topics that are helpful for any ...
Cardinals and Forsythia BushThis is the time of year when we see whole flocks of cardinals around the farm and sanctuary. Today we have a fresh covering of snow and the cardinals are so beautiful against the white (and dull greens and browns) of winter. Five cardinals (three males and two females) in a cedar treeBirds are a high priority for us at Crossing Hedgerows. Many of the perennial trees, bushes, and herbs we have planted are not ...
Cedar Smoke Bundles made from cedar at Crossing HedgerowsMost of you are likely aware that sourcing of products we use in our spiritual practices are not always ethical. So I won't go into detail about that, but instead I would like to offer some resources to share with you as members of the Sanctuary. For those at the Friends level and above, or those who volunteer at least once a month, you are welcome to harvest Cedar, ...
Unopened catkins, a dried leaf, and buds on a speckled alder branch - January 2019Dried flower "cones" and dried leaves on an alder branch - January 2019Back in 2015, several years before the nonprofit was started, the Cavanaughs were planting quite a few different kinds of trees. We moved to the property in 2013 after having lived in South Florida for 14 years. Many of those years we were learning permaculture design techniques and growing tropical edible ...
January 30th at 2:00 p.m. (weather permitting) at Crossing Hedgerows Farm and Sanctuary You are invited to join us for a small celebration of Imbolc... as well as my recent acceptance into the Ovate grade of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids! ✨ I am excited to be continuing this experience of the Druidic path as I grow in community with all those of various Pagan paths. We will have a bonfire, hot drinks and mead, ...
Photo by Brennah Cavanaugh Photography LLC We have entered the heart of winter now with some frigid temperatures, ice, snow, and significant gales coming through. Here at the Sanctuary, you can see how the wind blew the snow a few days ago so as to accumulate on the side of the tree in this picture. Fortunately, everything is holding up well - the new chicken coop, the hoophouse, and all the rest. On Sunday ...
We started out the New Year with a project that we hope will result in a memorial for our member and friend, Robert Old, who passed away in December. We took four cuttings from our English Yew tree and have started them in pots. Over the winter we will keep them warm in the house under grow lights so they can begin developing roots. Then, once we have an appropriate site for planting ready, we will plant ...