How Living Green Boosts Your Mental and Emotional Health
Living green boosts your mental and emotional health by bringing balance into the world. It reduces pollution, lightens landfills, reduces consumerism, and unites humankind. Living green sustains not only our planet – it actually improves our psychological well being. An interesting side effect of self-isolation right now, is that the planet is also getting a […]
Zucchini Bread Just Like Grandma Used To Make
Both of my grandmothers were excellent bakers. Our holidays were full of delightful pies, pastry, cookies, breads and more. During the year, they enticed us with other rich goodies like zucchini bread, which dissapeared quicker than they could bake it! I’m not sure where the original recipe came from. Whether it was handed down or […]
Immune Boosting Blueberry (Facts and Recipes!)
Looking for a quick way to boost your immune system? Take a fresh look at the blueberry! This well-loved tiny super-food is bursting with flavonoids, vitamins, fiber, magnesium and more. Easy to obtain year-round, blueberries offer exceptional taste without any added sugar. A terrific snack food for anyone who wants to pack a big punch […]
Greenhouse Gardening Tips for Beginners
Spring is in full swing and you’ve likely been starting plenty of seeds inside for your garden. About this time year, I always wondered if I should start greenhouse gardening rather than covering my guest room with tables and piles of start seed boxes. Once I made the move to greenhouse gardening, I was ridiculously […]
Eco-Friendly Kitchen Designs: Sustainable Choices for Modern Homes
Table of Contents Why Green Kitchens Matter Sustainable Materials for Kitchens Energy-Efficient Appliances Water-Saving Features Eco-Friendly Cabinetry and Furniture Recycling and Waste Management Tips for Creating Your Green Kitchen Why Green Kitchens Matter Green kitchens are more than a passing trend – they represent a shift towards sustainable living. Implementing eco-friendly designs in your kitchen […]
DIY Spoon Plant Markers
Spring is well underway and it’s time to play in the dirt! When you are planting in excess, it’s easy to forget what is where which is why plant markers are so important to have. Sure, you can easily use simple wooden sticks or other ad hoc means like popping the seed packets over a […]
How To Prep Your Greenhouse for Summer
A greenhouse is designed to provide ideal growing conditions for plants through all seasons. However, in some places the temperature can soar during the summer and this can hamper plant growth. Other adverse affects include delayed flowering, smaller flowers and smaller leaves. The amount of preparation you need to do for your greenhouse will depend […]
Support Local and Shop Your Farmers Market
Are you excited shop your Farmers Market this summer? When I travel, or when I’m home, I absolutely love to shop at a local Farmers Market. I’m so happy to see that our local ones will be opening back up soon. I believe it’s always best to support local businesses whenever possible, and Farmers Markets […]
Gardening, Medicinal Herbs, and Healthy Foods
Truly love having the opportunity to chat with the lovely, talented Nancy Addison! In this episode, we’re sharing some great tips on gardening, medicinal herbs, and making healthy food choices. Nature is better, we all know this! Learn how to make quick and easy changes to improve your health and well-being. Tune in and listen […]
Useful Camping Tips for Beginners
New to camping? Then you definitely need some useful camping tips for beginners! Camping in a wood or forest is an extremely rewarding experience. There’s something very calming about getting away from city life and being surrounded by bird songs. Much more pleasant than the continuous drone of traffic. Of course, there are some risks […]
Cucumber and Green Bean Salad
This time of year, garden produce is at its peak in Kentucky. The heat of summer produces a wealth of peppers, green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and more. It’s the best time for picnics and my favorite go-to recipe is Cucumber and Green Bean Salad. I originally shared this heirloom recipe in my book, Getting […]
What indoor plants are safe for cats?
A quick way to decorate your home and improve air quality is to add houseplants. Before you head to your local greenhouse, though, if you have indoor cats, it’s important to know what indoor plants are safe for cats. Surprisingly, over 350 of seemingly harmless houseplants are actually toxic and poisonous to cats. Some plants […]