Slow Living Through the Seasons

Slow Living Through the Seasons | March

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Slow Living Through the Seasons | March

Wind, Mud, Daffodils and Peepers

Mary & Emma Kingsley

Mar 13, 2024

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March is both sweet and dramatic. We love her but she’s unpredictable.

Welcome March and welcome spring! Even with the unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather, we can see life returning to the landscape. In this installment of Slow Living through the Seasons, we will hear the story of Demeter and Persephone, the ancient Greek myth that explains why we have four seasons. We'll also explore the cultural significance of St. Patrick's Day and consider the deeper impact of its origins. Planting begins this month for many, so we'll discuss the moon calendar for getting the growing season off to a good start. We'll learn how the tradition of Hot Cross Buns blends both pre-Christian and Easter traditions, and how the return of the spring peepers brings joy and hope in a time of eco-anxiety.

A few highlights from this episode…

The story of Demeter and Persephone
A closer look at St. Patrick’s Day
How Easter reflects ancient spring celebrations
How seasonal changes remind us that we’re all in t…

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Slow Living Through the Seasons

A monthly overview of how to embrace a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, waking up to our connection with nature as we navigate our way through the year. Tune in for gardening by the moon phases and what's up in the seasonal kitchen: whether its growing it, sourcing it, preserving or preparing it. We'll also be talking about how to navigate our cultural holidays and celebrations, and the nature celebrations that we want to integrate into our lives.

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