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“In dwelling, live close to the ground.” ~ Lao Tzu
Plants
Locally-grown natives, bare root and seed – all successfully grown at The Refuge for 20 years. Specializing in fruit shrubs, along with native flowers and grasses.
Garden & Landscape
Consult, Evaluation & Design
Using principles and practices of permaculture I visit your garden, discussing your dreams and concerns, and offering recommendations, resources and written reports for you to use as you grow along with your landscape.
Body, Speech & Mind
Work Days, Classes & Tours
Spend a day, have lunch and help to bring the Bhavana Garden into the World.
A schedule of classes and tours from February to October, updated as new opportunities come along. Join me!
News in Your Inbox
Subscribe to The Refuge Newsletter for Permaculture Notes, Upcoming Classes and Tours and Special Sales.
Notes on Living in the Landscape
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A Cozy Read:The Refuge Permaculture Newsletter
Did you receive your email copy of The Refuge Permaculture Newsletter yesterday? No? I would be very pleased to add you to my secure email list and send you a copy. “Enlightening” may be a bit hopeful on my part, but “informative”, “supportive”, “interesting” work just fine. Send an email to tarafarmandnursery@gmail.com with “Newsletter” in
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Soil Sutra 1: “…bird by bird, I have come to know the earth…” ~ Pablo Neruda
“I am here because you are here.” Every morning and any time I get too wrapped up in my head or with the human comedy and drama. Sometimes lie down right on the dirt in the garden. And I rest there for a few minutes. My agreement with the planet. Dirt, soil, earth first. Let’s
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