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Let’s talk about the benefits of gardening. Here’s a list of 7 gardening benefits that I personally think are what makes gardening extra special and important. This is my second article in my Gardener Reflections series. Here is my first Gardener Reflection article on the Insanity of Spring. I would love to hear what other benefits…
Learn how to grow Asparagus. Asparagus is a wonderful vegetable to add to your gardens. Not only is fresh garden asparagus taste WAY better than the asparagus from the store, the plant is a perennial, and also very easy going, so you can “plant and forget” and enjoy bountiful asparagus harvests for years to come. …
This is a list of at least 17 healthy asparagus recipes to inspire you in the kitchen during the spring season. Enjoy fresh and seasonal food like asparagus without it just being boring and plain. Healthy Asparagus Recipes….the Food of Spring Depending on where you live, local asparagus is ready to buy and eat as…
This article includes a recipe for dandelion root herbal coffee, which combines dandelion root with burdock root, chicory root, and spices to make a roasted, delicious “coffee” tasting beverage that is perfect for afternoons when you don’t want caffeine, or if you want to break a coffee addiction, or if you love herbal beverages that…
This is the first article for my new Gardener Reflections series. I’m reflecting today on the chaos and insanity of spring when it comes to gardening, as well as how I am (trying) to keep up on the garden chores and what sparks joy for me right now in nature. I’m hoping to occassionally get…
Learn how to make your own lavender mint body scrub. This delightfully floral body scrub with a dash of mint that will leave your skin silky smooth. Make Your Own Lavender Mint Body Scrub Lavender is one of the MOST popular smells for cosmetic and household purposes. Both women and men seem to love this…
Learn how to make a homemade garden trellis that is easy to build and moveable. It’s the perfect way to do proper crop rotation in your raised beds and/or garden. Bonus: it’s easy to pack up and store for the winter as well! How to Make a Homemade Garden Trellis I have made MANY homemade…
Learn about the common seed starting problems that can happen when you start seeds inside. I’ll go over the most common seed starting problems and give you practical solutions for them. I’ll also go over a few specific seed starting problem scenarios and solutions to those as well. This article will give you thorough and…
Learn how to start seeds inside. These tips will help you have the most success possible while starting seeds indoors. Along with pictures of my own seed starting setup for inspiration, this information will help you gain confidence in growing your own plants from tiny little seeds. How to Start Seeds Inside (the right way!)…
This is a list of 52 easy fermented food recipes that do not require whey. I chose 52 recipes so that you (and I) can try a different fermented food recipe each week for an entire year. Join me in a Fermenting Challenge to eat more fermented foods! 52 Easy Fermented Food Recipes (No Whey…