About Us
Welcome! Ark Essentials had it’s beginnings in 1991. John and I had a much smaller family back then and lived in Eugene, Oregon. We bought our first home outside of the city limits, in a small cul de sac with … Continued
Flower Clock?
Recently I was listening to the radio and NPR talked about a clock based on flowers blooming at different times. What a cool way of telling time 🙂 Flower Clock This sounds so cool! I might have to … Continued
Rocky Mountain Gardening
It is now the 4th of June as of this writing and my corn has yet to come up. I should be happy though. Most people around here haven’t even gotten any of their cool weather stuff in let alone … Continued
Prevent E. Coli
With the problems that Europe is having with E. Coli I thought I’d share two resources that can help. The first is this link to an article about using hydrogen peroxide and vinegar to kill the e. coli. http://www.discount-vitamins-herbs.net/n-410-clean-vegetables.htm The … Continued
This poem grounds me
Serene I fold my hand and wait, Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea. I rave no more ‘gainst time or fate, For lo! my own shall come to me I stay my haste, I make delays, For … Continued