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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 – Different Shades Of Orange Flowers

Jul 16, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Sustainability

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Today I’m sharing some happy orange flowers from my garden. There’s all shades of orange, from almost yellow, to reddish orange – I love them all! My friend Terri host a blog challenge called The flower Hour every week. I don’t always find the time to participate, but I always enjoy seeing the entries to…
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Cooler Days

Jul 12, 2026

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, gratitude, July, Sustainability

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Yesterday was hot, so today I am very grateful for a cooler day, especially since I needed to mow the lawn. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Tree Sparrow

Jul 11, 2026

Allotment gardening, cycling, Dalarna, July, Sustainability

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Today I’m grateful for this little sweet friend that likes to hang out with me in the garden. He/she always checks in with me as soon as I park my bike. What are you grateful for today? Maria
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – My Town

Jul 7, 2026

Dalarna, Decorating with plants, gratitude, July, nature

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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 – 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 – Evening in the garden

Jun 24, 2026

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

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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
Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Journal

Jun 23, 2026

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Today I am grateful for a beautiful new journal. What are you grateful for today? Maria