Dalarna

Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – My Town

Jul 7, 2026

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This morning I walked along the river ”Faluån” that runs through our town. I reflected about how many beautiful seating areas there is. All of them surrounded by flower arrangements. The flowers around town have different colours each year. This year everything is a warm yellow/orange/red. I am grateful for my little town. What are…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Clouds

Jul 5, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Sustainability

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Today I’m waking up to a cloudy sky. There’s rain in the forecast. I am most grateful. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Weekend Coffee Share- July

Jul 4, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Organic Gardening, Projects, Sustainability

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It’s the weekend! I’m so happy you’re joining me for some coffee and conversation. Can I get you some coffee? Or tea? How is your week so far? I just started a three week long vacation. It is slightly shorter than usual, since I took some extra days off for school during the spring semester,…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Little Free Library

Jul 4, 2026

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One of the other gardener’s at the allotment garden society made this cute ”Little Free Library”, for a free book exchange at the allotment garden. I think it’s such a great idea!! I looked through my books at home this morning and decided to gift these ones. I took half of them with my to…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Evening Bike Ride

Jul 3, 2026

Biking, cycling, Dalarna, gratitude, July, nature, Sustainability

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Today I’m grateful for an evening bike ride in the rain. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Vacation!

Jul 2, 2026

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Today I am grateful to have worked my last day! Vacation here I come! What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – A New Book

Jul 1, 2026

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Daily Gratitude Practice 2026, Green Dreams Sweden, July, life, romance novel, strong women

Today I’m grateful for a new book I picked up at the library last night. I’ve only just started to read it, but so far so good. It was recommended by more than one of my friends. Expectations are high. It is a romance novel about strong, powerful women in the early 1900’s. What are…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Harvesting Onions

Jun 30, 2026

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These past two weeks I’ve been harvesting a few red and yellow onions as needed. I have a few curing in my garden shed as well, and some still in the ground. I like growing a variety of onions in my garden, since it is something I use a lot of in the kitchen. What…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Marigolds

Jun 29, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, June, nature, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

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I love having a variety of marigolds in the garden. I love them for their beauty, colours, ability to attract pollinators and deter pests. Yesterday morning I noticed the first ones in bloom. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – The First Poppies

Jun 28, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, June, nature, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

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This morning I noticed that the first poppies of the season are in bloom. I love these delicate flowers. What are you grateful for today? Maria