What do we do in the winter?

Lately, I’ve been dreaming of flowers. This year’s crop and sowing plan for The Field, our urban flower farm just across the street, is well underway. Explore the season to come. There’s a lot to look forward to.

Sunday, December 21, was the Winter Solstice: a date that marks the longest night of the year. It was also our first celebration of Luminous, a special event in The Lot Next Door.

I thought about framing this note in the context of “then and now, before and after, the Botany of one year ago vs. today.” But I don’t actually believe that’s the healthiest way to look at it anymore.

I think the main story this year isn’t about comparisons. It’s about lessons.

Well… sort of. Almost. Not quite yet. 

I’ve been “joking” for a few weeks now that if it frosted that night I wouldn’t be upset. The first hard freeze each year marks a sort of “point of no return” when it comes to our journey through the seasons.

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