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Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Sep 9, 20223 min read
Autumn is Stirring
A transition of seasons is upon us. It has become darker outdoors and I have turned on the light in my greenhouse and set the timer....
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Jul 15, 20225 min read
What's in the Weeds?
Months of long rainy weather means that more than the usual amount of weeds have popped up all over the garden this year. I use a lot of...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Jul 7, 20225 min read
Behind the Scenes in the Summer
This is what happens behind the scenes in the summer for a small business in a small town. Slow Botanicals garden grown skin care
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Jun 23, 20227 min read
Summer Starts
I have been enjoying the special quality of light that has been falling on me, as I wash and slice freshly harvested strawberries
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Jun 9, 20224 min read
Rosie Lessons Learned in the Wild
I love this time of year when the wild roses are blooming. The bloom time is short, so I make sure to visit them often to take in lessons.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Jun 2, 20224 min read
I Won't Be Waiting
For the past several days, I have kept having the uncomfortable sensation that I am waiting for something. This is unusual for me. Most...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
May 27, 20226 min read
The Creative Family Life
Over the past week, I have quite enjoyed myself while blending, mixing and pouring a fair bit of botanical skin balm and soap. Recently,...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
May 20, 20226 min read
The Parallels of Parenting and Gardening
While working the garden, I thought about how my garden tactics have changed, just like my parenting. For similar reasons.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
May 12, 20226 min read
Life Lived in Seasons
Throughout my adult days, there have been the same threads always running through and determining how I spend my daily life.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
May 5, 20227 min read
A Garden Story
When my husband and I first arrived in Los Angeles, direct from Montreal, with only two suitcases, I was excited to begin a new chapter...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Apr 28, 20225 min read
My Kids have Slowed Me Down
I can't push the plants to grow any faster than they will. I can't will them into blooming ahead of their own schedule. I have to slow down.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Apr 21, 20224 min read
Thoughts on Comfort
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about comfort. Because I have been craving comfort. For the first time, I'm making comfort a priority.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Apr 14, 20224 min read
Set Resolutions with Vision Boards
Set Resolutions with vision boards. This is a way to find out what you truly want, a way to stay focused on your dreams and goals all year.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Apr 8, 20225 min read
Goal Setting, Dried Flowers, Calendula, My Favourite Lettuce Seeds
I think it is safe to say, on behalf of us all, that we have undergone many changes since the spring of 2020. This certainly speaks for...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Mar 11, 20224 min read
Up in the Apple Trees
I finally got to my apple trees this week. I was sidetracked by dealing with our taxes, so they aren't quite done yet... but I know that...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Feb 25, 20223 min read
This is Why Shopping Local is Personal
This is Why Shopping Local is Personal. Slow Botanicals blog on why customer-business relationships are made personal when you shop local.
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Feb 13, 20223 min read
At Home
My last newsletter closed with my excitement about the week to come. I don't know that exciting is the right word, but this week...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Feb 5, 20223 min read
Life in the Off-Season
Hello! It is February and here in the PNW the first signs of the changing season are starting to show. Dainty little Snowdrops flowers...
Chwynyn Vaughan - Slow Botanicals
Jun 26, 20219 min read
Allison Wonderland Clothing
Interview with Allison Smith of Allison Wonderland Clothing Chwynyn Vaughan (CV): Hi Allison! It has been quite a while since I last saw...
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