<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Professional Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional Showcas]]></description><link>https://www.lowlandgifts.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 02:33:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lowlandgifts.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Shifts in Season: New Partnerships, Letting Go, and Beginning Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are seasons that arrive loudly — full of visible change and forward motion — and then there are the quieter ones, where the real shifts happen just beneath the surface. The past few weeks have felt like both. A Different Kind of Yes Seedlings thriving in a sunlit greenhouse, ready to continue their growth journey. Over the years of living in this small town, I’ve slowly built relationships that feel less like networking and more like shared rhythm. One of those relationships is with a...]]></description><link>https://www.lowlandgifts.com/post/shifts-in-season-new-partnerships-letting-go-and-beginning-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19edd069f69d4475afd986</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 01:10:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0fbccb_11f4c4aac3e84e4383e16d8a49ba0a41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shaynewh91</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Of Black Eggs, Sick Ducks, and the Quiet Work of Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A variety of duck eggs in a carton, highlighted by one unique black egg among the rest, set against a colorful, textured counter top. The past couple of weeks have been full — the kind of full that feels both expansive and a little overwhelming. Most of it, as usual, has revolved around the ducks. It started with something unexpected and a little magical. We have one duck — Rufio — who began laying black eggs. Not dark brown. Not speckled. Truly black. At first glance, they almost don’t look...]]></description><link>https://www.lowlandgifts.com/post/of-black-eggs-sick-ducks-and-the-quiet-work-of-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05e382590248d168bc2699</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:41:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0fbccb_796a8b34d588449593d6e00d20985516~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shaynewh91</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Rhythms: Compost, Ducks, and New Beginnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duck Yard, our first stage of the compost system, surrounded by vibrant greenery and a rustic setting. This time of year always marks a full turning of the compost — one of those seasonal rituals that reminds me how everything here works in cycles. It’s physical, a little messy, and deeply satisfying work. The kind that asks you to slow down, pay attention, and participate in the process rather than rush through it. There’s something about the smell of earth waking up again, the steam...]]></description><link>https://www.lowlandgifts.com/post/spring-rhythms-compost-ducks-and-new-beginnings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f2be8dd3f2ae6dd9185daf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:51:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0fbccb_796ac01e9aea4c2db95ec6c021fee7d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shaynewh91</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Healing Takes Root]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serene spring day by the Snoqualmie River, showcasing tranquil waters reflecting vibrant greenery under a clear blue sky. There is a version of this post I originally intended to write—something structured, tidy, and rooted in the familiar language of health: massage, movement, nourishment. But when I sat down to begin, none of that came. Instead, all I could think about was my garden—what is waking up now, what is quietly thriving, and what we’re dreaming into life this year. And in a way,...]]></description><link>https://www.lowlandgifts.com/post/where-healing-takes-root</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dc72c38614fb4128b28a4a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:22:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0fbccb_9bb0dccfc0d5434b8cc4aecec43f4d9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shaynewh91</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Lowlands Apothecary &#38; Goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serene gravel road stretches through vibrant autumn foliage on a tranquil farm, under a partly cloudy sky. Welcome to Lowlands Apothecary &#38; Gifts. My name is Shayne Wilkins-Haigh, and my path into natural healthcare has been anything but linear. My journey began as a rebellious young adult, determined not to follow in my mother’s footsteps. Instead, I chose culinary school—and quickly fell in love with food. I spent the next decade working in hot, fast-paced kitchens, where I learned...]]></description><link>https://www.lowlandgifts.com/post/welcome-to-lowlands-apothecary-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c20a8f36a1fdc193bd0f54</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:58:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0fbccb_84022e886c6b4fa3b1e65bfb27cd734b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_907,h_575,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>shaynewh91</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>