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Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Raspberries

Jul 20, 2026

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Today I’m grateful that raspberries are in season. We love raspberries in our family and have 20+ raspberries bushes. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Cooler Weather

Jul 18, 2026

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Today I’m so grateful for the end of the long heat wave. Yesterday it was 86F/30C and high humidity, we had a horrible thunderstorm last night, heavy rains and now it’s 55F/13C. It is lovely!! My windows and doors are wide open, the scent of homemade bread is taking over. It’s a perfect day! What…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Lake View

Jul 14, 2026

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

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Today I’m grateful for some brush clearing below my allotment last weekend, resulting in an increased lake view from my lot. Thank you! If you would like to see a three minute long video that I filmed at my allotment this morning you can see it on my Instagram. What are you grateful for today?…
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…
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 – 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
Weekend Coffee Share – Summer

Jun 26, 2026

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

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Welcome to this summer edition of the weekend coffee share! Can I get you a cup of coffee? The photos in this post are from this morning’s visit to the garden. I rode my bike the 4miles/6,5km to the garden before 5am this morning. I wanted to beat the heat. Summer is here full force.…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Peony

Jun 26, 2026

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The first peony in my garden this summer. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Evening in the garden

Jun 24, 2026

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Today I’m grateful for a lovely evening in the garden last night. I was there all by myself enjoying some ”me time”. It was wonderful. What are you grateful for today? Maria