Are you sad, in pain, concerned, needing to be healed? Marnie’s Encouragement from the Father quotes Acts 28:27. Throughout Scripture, God teaches us how to be healed by paying attention to Him, and connect with Him through His creations and Nature. All great artists convey themselves through their work. Christ is the ultimate Creator, the…
Amid all the discussions about alternative fuels, climate change, responsible farming, eco-tourism, biophilia, and more, global citizens are demanding that the human species be “Earth Stewards”. They say that we have a responsibility to use our wisdom, knowledge, and collective thinking to protect, shepherd, defend, and care for Mother Earth and Nature. Isn’t this arrogance,…
When trying to promote native plants, including wildflowers, native trees, shrubs, and more, one of the first steps is to get rid of non-native, invasive plants. Why? The privets, nandinia, amur honeysuckle, Cherokee rose, and other invasive plants often lead to mono-cultures, lack of bio-diversity, AND they crowd out — and even actively prevent —…
As an #environmentalist, #NatureLover, and #Biophiliac, I’ve become a big believer in #personalresponsibility as I try to #FindNatureJoy at Spirit Tree Farms. Several friends and relatives model that (I’m thinking Marnie, Gene L. Kuhns, Gene Kuhns, Lynn Kuhns, and others); they create Nature Zen even without thinking about it. Some time ago my daughter ripped…
We teach Nature observation so you folks can hear and feel and experience God’s love and messages in Nature. As you do, we show you, by example, how to let Nature inspire your own unique creativity. Mission Statement: What We Do At Spirit Tree Farms Nature Observation Inspires Creativity One of our main objectives at…
What if we share Nature joy instead of sharing complaints, politics, and “What ifs”? I’ve seen several posts recently about being too connected (and yes, the irony is not lost on me!) One of my favorites says that, because we’re watching too much HGTV, we’re dissatisfied with our homes. Because we’re engaging too much with…
At Creation Girl and my work-in-progress grape arbor on the banks of the West Chickamauga Creek at Spirit Tree Farms, I had some thoughts about sitting in nature. I’d originally sat down to rest. My intention was to connect with Nature. Immediately, I pulled out my phone to check my email, watch reels, and look…
As a young man, I often took walks filled with nature observation with my Grandma Bertha. These meanderings were filled with discussions about beauty, being connected, joy, harmony, and feelings. Rarely did we discuss the scientific, practical aspects of what we were enjoying, unless it was somehow connected to a larger discussion of serenity, cooperation,…
At Spirit Tree Farms, we’re on a personal and collective mission to find peace in nature, find nature joy, be grateful to our Creator for the beauty and lessons we see every day, and to learn vital life and spiritual lessons from Mother Earth and the Divine which will help heal us, others, and the…
Folks who have native wildflower and native plant yards are often criticized by HOAs and neighbors who think yards should be meticulously-kept lawns, regularly cut and fertilized. A recent Facebook discussion in a Native Gardening group reminded me of what had happened to me in my neighborhood in Kingsgate, King County (suburb of Seattle) in…
