Author Archives: Hope

Original October Almanac Dear friends, In the waning days of summer, our farmers witnessed something miraculous.  Several monarch caterpillars chose to dangle from the farm fence, dissolve into chrysalises, and bust out as butterflies.  Though it happened in plain sight, … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Wild persimmon trees abound on the Common Ground land.*  Long after blueberries are picked and peaches are past, these gorgeous persimmon globes begin to turn from green to bright orange.  But wait–don’t pick them yet!  They are not … Continue reading →

It’s high summer and nature is unleashed.  Everything bursts its bounds.  Temperatures rise to oven proportions, storms dump rain like waterfalls, weeds and vegetables vie for soil, and insects and parasites become utterly uncontainable.  Even summer’s song is made of … Continue reading →

Dear friends There’s a lot to be grateful for at Common Ground Ecovillage.  New members with terrific skills and life experience are appearing at a steady pace.  We’re nearly through the pre-development engineering stage for the village and are making … Continue reading →

Dear friends, The Summer Solstice is nigh and the natural world is exploding in fullness and fertility.  The tiny buds that wintered on the tress have yielded leaf upon leaf, each unfolding, stretching, and galloping towards the sun.  Itty-bitty seeds … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Spring is a time both tender and powerful as new life wakens and stretches out of winter’s sleep. In this month’s Almanac,* you’ll get a taste of the aliveness of Spring at Common Ground—children frolicking on the farm, … Continue reading →

Common Ground Ecovillage Calendar/Newsletter* Dear friends, Spring is coming at its usual unsteady pace.  Some days, blustery wind blows warm and thick; other days dawn with a twist of frost in the air and ice underfoot.  Spring reminds us that … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Walk anywhere on the land near water these days and you’ll be serenaded by Spring Peepers.  They are tiny but, oh my, they sound a stupendous chorus!  And daffodils, crocuses, red maple magenta blossoms, spring beauty–they are all … Continue reading →

Fascinating February Calendar & Newsletter Dear friends, Though there’s a cold wind blowing outside, our hearts are warm as we pull together to realize our vision of an agrarian ecovillage.  There truly has never been a better time to join … Continue reading →

Dear friends, At Common Ground Ecovillage, we have reason to be excited about 2022.  Want to know why?  Read all about here.*   This issue is a year-in-review, with links to stories and photos from each of our fantastic Circles.  … Continue reading →