In this month's edition of "Tip of the Month," we'll explore essential gardening activities for PNW enthusiasts, along with some valuable insights from leaf mold.

It's not just about reaping rewards from the land; it's about fostering a relationship with nature that nurtures both the environment and the community.

🧄🌱 While it may still feel wintry in some regions, there are plenty of opportunities to get your hands in the soil and start planting. 🌿🧅

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As February unfolds and the promise of spring hovers on the horizon, it's time to infuse a touch of glamour into your garden preparations.

🌿🌞 This principle focuses on the thoughtful capture and storage of energy within the environmental systems that envelop us. At its core, it embodies the true essence of conservation. 💧🌍

While the outdoor planting options are limited, you can start certain seeds indoors to get a head start on the growing season. 🌱🏡🌼

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🌱 Remember, a well-tended garden in January, coupled with strategic planning, sets the stage for a lush and productive year. 🌿

❄️🌨️ On the upcoming new moon in January, let the permaculture principle of "Observe and Interact" be your guiding light in the Pacific Northwest.

The wintertime and end of year darkness asks us to quiet the mind and body. After a full year of going and doing - now is the time for being.

Before I (and everyone around me) get too busy for the holiday season I try to spend some time reflecting on all that I am happy and grateful for. I recently heard someone on the radio say “happiness is a by-product of effort” and that has really resonated with me the last few days. 

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Replicate nature and natural systems in our spaces to create and foster ecosystems with the ability to recover and repair themselves.

Show gratitude towards your gardens that provided bounty so far this year. Tidy up the spent plants, rake in some fresh compost for new energy, sow fall crops to welcome in the Equinox.

I am grateful to share the abundance with those that have already supported me, and ready to greet those yet to join in whatever adventures come next.

Design focus on increasing diversity, soil health and production!

Slowing down, moon gardens and more…

Watching, listening, smelling the spring unfold into summer, and the garden buds open into new blooms that have never been here before; I am reminded that nothing is constant, except for change itself. How we carry ourselves through those changes is how we cycle from new growth to bud to bloom to new growth again.

This season brings much joy, collectively, and for me personally, as new milestones are reached - and I am filled with gratitude you are all here to have helped make it happen!

Growing the team - Welcome Byrd!

Byrd is taking the reins as Eco-Restore's new Assistant Consultant and Site Coordinator. She will be leading new client consultations, overseeing the care of existing accounts in north Seattle and bringing fresh eyes to the design table. So excited for her to step into this role!

Where can you build in yields that also give instant or almost instant gratification? Plant mass producing berries or other foods around the garden so you can snack along the way.