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Beneath the Ivy
Beneath the Ivy is a seasonal living journal about routine, rhythm, and choosing a slower pace in an anxious world.


In the Garden This May: A Rhythm of Planting, Tending, and Noticing
As the light lingers longer into the evening and the garden begins to hum with quiet energy, May opens the door fully between spring and summer. May is a month of becoming—of planting what will grow, tending what has already begun, and noticing the subtle shift into abundance. What to Begin The soil has warmed beneath your hands, the air has softened, and the quiet worry of frost begins to fade. This is the moment many gardeners wait for—the one where it finally feels safe to

Tricia
Apr 236 min read


Full Pink Moon: A Gentle Guide for Early Spring
The Full Pink Moon arrives as a quiet promise of what's to come - named for Phlox subulata (moss pink), which generally blooms in March.

Tricia
Mar 292 min read


April Garden To Do List: A Gentle Return to Life
April is a month of transition in the garden—part waking, part waiting. In this gentle guide, you’ll find what to plant, what to tend, what to notice, and how to follow the moon’s rhythm as the season begins to unfold.

Tricia
Mar 265 min read


Preparing for Spring at Home and in the Garden: March as a Threshold
March reminds us that transition does not happen all at once, but it's the perfect time for noticing what needs tending and preparing for spring at home, in routines, and in the garden.

Tricia
Mar 32 min read


The Benefits of a Mindful Nature Lifestyle (and Simple Ways to Practice It)
Learn how to embrace a mindful nature lifestyle with simple daily practices, seasonal rhythms, and intentional habits that nurture peace.

Tricia
Feb 204 min read


Digital Detox Days Aligned with Lunar Cycles for Deeper Rest
Embrace digital detox days aligned with lunar cycles for mindful rest. Discover how moon phases can guide intentional pauses and gentle renewal.

Tricia
Feb 173 min read


The Danvers Carrot: A Sweet, Sturdy Favourite of Early American Gardens
Discover the history of the Danvers carrot — a sweet, sturdy heirloom beloved in early American gardens for its flavor, color, and winter keeping.

Tricia
Nov 18, 20253 min read


A Simple Autumn Soup to Look Forward To (Carrot, Kale & White Bean Soup – rustic, warming, and garden-inspired)
Warm up with this cozy carrot, kale, and white bean soup—perfect for fall and inspired by your second garden planting in July.

Tricia
Jul 21, 20252 min read
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