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Permaculture Gardening in Zone 6a: Compost Wins & Companion Planting Lessons
It’s the end of July in my permaculture gardening in Zone 6a adventure, and the season is teaching me more than I expected. I wrote some plans during winter in my blog post Permaculture Gardening Tips for Zone 6a: My Journey. Some plants are thriving, others didn’t show up at all—but compost continues to be…
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Resting by the Sea
July by the Italian coast Czechia has no sea. Maybe that’s why even a short trip to the shore feels so special. It doesn’t have to be far — just far enough to smell salt in the air and hear the waves at night and rest by the sea. We drove south for a few…
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Cherry Harvest Days and One Very Slow Jam
The cherries were ready, all at once. Our tree, quietly filled with fruit while I was focused elsewhere. It felt like the season tapped me on the shoulder and whispered: “Now. Today.” And the cherry harvest has begun. So I did what anyone caught between a garden and a kitchen might do — I brought…
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The Sweet Taste of Summer: Homemade Elderflower Syrup
There’s a unique magic in capturing the essence of summer, especially when it transforms fragrant blossoms into a golden elixir. This year, I embraced the quiet rhythm of slow living and made my own homemade Elderflower Syrup. It’s simpler and more rewarding than you might think – a truly mindful process. The elderflower season is…
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Slow travel in Czech Republic: A Trip to Kostelec nad Černými lesy
This February, I gave myself a day. No big plan, no to-do list — just a short solo trip to Kostelec nad Černými lesy. I wanted to walk, breathe some cold fresh air, and let the day unfold without structure. Just a slow travel in Czech Republic. I started in the main square, quiet and…
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A Day in Karlovy Vary: Thermal Walks
Last weekend, we drove from Prague to Karlovy Vary—no sleepover, just a slow wander through one of Central Europe’s most famous spa towns. The air was fresh, the buildings quietly grand, and the mood surprisingly timeless. There’s something comforting about taking a day trip with no big plans and no overnight bags. Just a destination…
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Bread in Egg – Simple Comfort, Zero Waste
One of the quiet comforts in my kitchen is what I grew up calling bread in egg. It’s a dish so deeply woven into my daily life that I sometimes forget it’s worth writing about—because it feels like something that’s always been there. My mother made it. I make it. And now, my daughter loves…
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Avoid Burnout in Everyday Life: Small Steps Toward Feeling Better
Burnout isn’t just for high-powered executives or overworked students—it can creep into anyone’s life. If you’re feeling exhausted, anxious, or emotionally disconnected, this guide offers gentle, practical ways to start healing. Here’s how to avoid burnout in everyday life, especially when life feels overwhelming. Start Small: A Key Step to Avoid Burnout in Everyday Life…
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Sick in Spring: Finding Strength in Slow Living
Spring is when everything bursts into life—and this year, it happened just as my whole family fell sick for over two weeks. It wasn’t a mild cold either. There were long days of coughing, aching, and sheer exhaustion. Yet, despite the fatigue, I couldn’t ignore the garden, my daughter, my husband, or our cats. Life…
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Spring in the Garden (and Mostly Nothing Else)
Lately, this blog has basically become a garden log — not by design, but because there’s barely time for anything else, when there is spring in the garden. When I do have spare moments, I don’t want to spend them rushing around or overcomplicating things. So I cook simple meals — often something like preserved…