This week we began eating what I call Third Generation lettuce, with a little second year Kale on the side. For me this is why I garden. When you have been in relationship with the same soil and plants for many years there is a structure that begins to take place that is indigenous to the land you inhabit.
The Larkspur are at least 10 generations and poppies as well. The arugula now owns its area of the garden and I plant cucumber, tomatoes and cabbage amongst the early spring arugula and mizuna plants. There was some pumpkins left out through the winter and the seeds not eaten by the voles and mice are growing around the new apple trees and elderberry bushes. Dill, sunflowers, calendula, bronze fennel, columbine and leeks having been left to go seed, all find their space in the garden.
Gardening this way allows me to experience amazing calm and peacefulness, for all I do is provide some good soil, regular water and space for plants I want to flourish. Every year I plant new seeds, and plants amongst the “locals” exploring and discovering what will take hold.

This past few weeks I have had the opportunity to meet with yarn company sales people to pick the yarns for the coming Fall and Winter. Just like my garden there is yarns that continue to grow every year. Some are 8th generation, Berroco Vintage, Cascade 220 Wool, Custom Wooden Mills Mulespinner and Bulky Prairie Wool (6ply), Noro Kureyon and Silk Garden, Regia Sock Yarn, Juniper Moon Patagonia, Jamieson & Smith Jumper Weight, James C Brett Marble Chunky, Rowan Felted Tweed and Kid Silk Haze. New colours are created each year but the foundation yarns for the store continue to support and enhance creativity.

Just like the garden I am looking for yarn that supports a vision and a vibration. This year I was drawn to the following words that will define how I want to experience The Twisted Purl Yarn Studio in 2024-25.

Spiritual, Effective, Open-Minded, Authentic, Empowered, Renewed

How does your Garden Grow?

Kathleen