Gardening – thegreenerdream

The last day of June.

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021mariamayfleming

Today we took some time to drink in the beauty of the season. Walking slowly around the land and snapping a few photographs here and there. This video is the result. We hope you enjoy it!

It has been a very busy year with third level studies, house and garden maintenance and an abundance of creative projects. We miss updating the blog on a regular basis but sometimes we need to slow down and just be in the here and now. Hopefully there will be some more in depth posts in the not too distant future…

Forces of Nature.

April 16, 2021mariamayfleming

I have missed this space so much. In the last year I have embarked on a Fine Art degree and because of that, the greener dream blog has been largely idle. As the first year of my course is drawing to a close I thought it would be nice to post a few pictures here from a project I am working on at the moment for Digital Lens Based Media.

I wanted to merge my love for the elemental forces of nature with photography and I hope the results are enjoyable.

Air. A fierce storm or a gentle breeze. The never ending movement of change. Seeds carried on the wind.

Happiness.

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021mariamayfleming

Spring is here.

Light and warmth is returning once again. This year it feels more welcome than ever. There is so much to be grateful for.

Remember that happiness and kindness is the key. Most of all be kind to yourself. Take a little time out. Go for a walk. Do something you really enjoy. Positive thoughts create a positive world. 💚

April

May 5, 2020June 7, 2020mariamayfleming

Like many of you we have moved through April at a slower pace than usual. There are so many treasures to marvel at in the natural world and we hope that at the end of the current situation more people will be able to connect with nature at a deeper level. It is time to stop abusing the planet and to understand that we are only a small part of the web of life.

February

March 8, 2020mariamayfleming

We believe February was the wettest month we have experienced so far on the land in the seven years we have been here. Most days saw a mix of sleet, snow, rain and lots of windy gusts. Our stream is at an all time high.

A frosty morning.

November 18, 2019January 9, 2020mariamayfleming

Today we woke up to a still, crisp and cold morning here in the West of Ireland.

October

November 4, 2019November 18, 2019mariamayfleming

October has been a very wet month here in the West of Ireland. We spent a bit of time on the land but most of our time was taken up by preparing and attending community events. On the 20^th we were part of a Samhain celebration in the local community garden.

The green sanctuary.

August 7, 2019mariamayfleming

A sanctuary is a holy and sacred place. The more time we spend in nature, the more we realize that our sanctuary is all around us. Since starting the work on the land about six years ago we have been working towards creating a place for us, but equally a place where plants and animals can thrive and coexist on fair terms.

Spring Colour.

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019mariamayfleming

People often talk about beautiful autumn colours. We think it is time to celebrate all the colours of spring as well. Although they are not as fiery and bold as the autumn colours, they fill the land with their own special energy. Light green, white, blue and pink is dotted across the landscape.

February full of promise.

March 12, 2019mariamayfleming

A third of March is already gone and it is high time we sum up the last month on the land. February was very mild and lots of plants are putting on substantial growth already. Our kale plants from last year are doing great and we are harvesting small fresh leaves for stir-fries and smoothies on a regular basis.