Ep 269 - A Memory Trail Through Nature’s Fall Palette

A walk along the Paulinskill Valley Trail leads Mary Stone down a memory trail of beloved dogs, changing paths, and how we adapt through seasons.  Memories of Sara—a tennis-ball-loving golden retriever who learned to play differently after two surgeries—lead back to the screen porch and a magnificent garden planted by Mother Nature.  We explore Jewelweed with exploding seeds and White Snakeroot that nourishes pollinators but has a toxic history. Plus sweeping colonies of Hay-scented Fern turning toward autumn yellow.  Then the memory trail returns to Miss Ellie Mae and Jolee, whose journey from a fearful rescue dog to a confident walking companion offers another lesson: sometimes a frightening road becomes familiar, and eventually we discover there is more than one way to go. Different dogs. Different walks. Different chapters of a life.  And still, the Garden of Life grows. 🌿🐾 Link to the Companion Post: A Memory Trail Through Nature’s Fall Palette Connect with Mary Stone Visit: AskMaryStone.com Garden Dilemmas? [email protected]  Thank you for listening and for sharing the Garden of Life.🌻 Related Stories & Podcasts: 🐾 Miss Ellie Mae — My Unexpected Furry Messenger- Blog Post  Ellie's story is also featured in Episode 20, along with Father John's Memorial Garden.  🐾 Jolee — Merry Season of Love Over Fear - Blog Post Jolee's early journey from fear toward trust is featured in Episode 37.  🌿 Last week's story —Ep 268:  Finding Our Way Again Along the Paulins Kill More about the Podcast and Column:  Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.  It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from Mother Nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in, in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about. Thanks for tuning in, Mary Stone  Garden Dilemmas? AskMaryStone.com Direct Link to Podcast Page