Elementally Speaking - Q&A

Miranda’s Question: My garden in Novato, northern California, has poor clay soil and I've allowed it to grow rather wild, which the birds seem to like and I'm
wondering if the Nature Spirits like it that way too? I would like to
make it into a lovely garden, but don't know where to start. Should I
change the soil and irrigate so that I can grow the flowers I love, or
should I grow plants that are drought tolerant and like clay soil, or
just leave it as it is - wild and full of weeds? Are there Nature
Spirits in my garden in Novato and where are they and how would they
like me to help them?

Dearest Miranda,
There are many ways to go about this situation. What is it that you wish most? The Nature Spirits, as such, are open to many suggestions and thus will comply with most wishes. If you desire to let the garden be, then the Spirits will welcome it as such, for those places are sacred in their sight… though it is suggested that not all the space need me taken in such a way. Why not divide said space into two gardens, one for the Nature Spirits and one to accommodate your liking?
The Nature Spirits abide everywhere and so are always welcome to assist in what ever matter is most attended too.
As for the soil, this is easily alleviated with ash, coal dust or plant residue. Sulfur is not needed, but things such as limestone will aerate the soil and leave it healthier for most growing things.
There are many plants that tend towards hard soil and those that tolerate heat are among those suggested.
If one demands a garden of vegetables or flowers, one needs nourishment in the form of compost of straw, manure and other organic particles. Bees of course are necessity as are the birds which bring nourishment to the plants as well.
The unit (house) which sits on this property should be adjusted so that the windows face the garden. Thus the Nature Spirits can be more attuned to the family that lives within. If this is not possible then please make sure that the ones that occupy such a structure visit the garden daily.
Nature is alive everywhere and the choices of where to change, add to or take away is a decision that must be made with the greatest of care.
The suggestions are as given and the choice is yours. Call on your friends (the Elementals) whenever the need for Nature is there… whenever and wherever one calls we will avail ourselves.
We are the friends of The Great Mother who in which we trust. Go in peace and love for all living things. We trust that you will do what is best.
We remain Natures Children.