“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower”. Albert Camus.               Hello, young Padawan     With the grey weather and a temperature that calls for hats and gloves, what could be more inviting than lighting a candle that perfectly complements the season when you get home?   As every year, here is my small…

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      “Those who do not find a little time each day for their health will have to sacrifice a lot of time one day for their illness.” Sébastian Kneipp.               Hello, young Padawan     A tired body is not to be taken lightly because it is not normal to be tired if your lifestyle is correct. By correct, I mean that you are…

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          “To make a garden, you need a piece of land and eternity”. Gilles Clément.           Hello, young Padawan     Today, we will do something fun and useful. You can do it alone or with your children, even if they are small, as long as they are supervised by a big Padawan, with or without a green hand, lol.   Basil…

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          Hello, young Padawan     When it comes to gardening, even on a balcony or window sill, we have plenty of preconceptions. Indeed, most bulb varieties, such as snowdrops, tulips, and daffodils, can be planted in a planter or pot and bloom again each year, depending on the season.   So you can enjoy your pretty flowers, as if you had a garden, and even…

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            “May I have the strength to endure what cannot be changed and the courage to change what can be changed, but also the wisdom to distinguish one from the other.” Marcus Aurelius.             Hello, young Padawan     The days have been getting longer since December 21. Yes, I assure you, we are starting to see it because it…

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