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Gretchen Staebler

Gretchen Staebler

I am a Pacific Northwest native transplanted to the southeast for 36 years. In 2012, I returned to my childhood home and fell in love with this corner of the country again. I am a grandmother, a storyteller, a teacher, an attention payer, a hiker, and a back roads wanderer.

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Wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday

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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: of Masks & Eruptions
Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: of Masks & Eruptions

The past two days defied the rain and cloud forecast and were beautiful, with sun and fluffy clouds and not … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: of Masks & Eruptions

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Trying to Garden in a Meadow
Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Trying to Garden in a Meadow

With one notable exception, in my adult memory I have always had a certain knowing about what would precipitate a … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Trying to Garden in a Meadow

Flora & Fauna Friday
Flora & Fauna Friday

Flora & Fauna Friday

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Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Courage & Vulnerability
Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Courage & Vulnerability

Seven years ago last week, I signed the papers turning over my Raleigh home and restored gardens to new owners. … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Courage & Vulnerability

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Spring Prep
Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Spring Prep

Spring has come into fullness, as only spring can do. The leaves on some of the trees are full on … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Spring Prep

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Buttercup
Notes from Three of Earth Farm

Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Buttercup

I don’t know why I resent the change of season that forces me outside to work. When I get out … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm: Buttercup

Rowing North
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Rowing North

I have only just begun Mary Pipher’s new book, Women Rowing North, but I already know it’s timely. For one … Continue reading Rowing North

Wordless Wednesday
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Wordless Wednesday

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Notes from Three of Earth Farm
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Notes from Three of Earth Farm

It was one of those mornings when you’re just glad to be alive: cool and fragrant, birds singing, flicker pecking, … Continue reading Notes from Three of Earth Farm

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