5 great reasons to grow your own food
A healthy lifestyle includes eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and there’s no better way to get fresh produce than from your own garden. If you’re still on the…
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herbs
The health benefits of Witch Hazel
I know the mix of posts here on my blog is pretty eclectic. Along with seasonal printables, motivational, and wellness posts, I like to write about herbs because I really…
The healing benefits of Peppermint
It’s Peppermint season! From candy canes to candles or spiking your favorite hot chocolate recipes, Peppermint is a well known herb for the winter season. But beyond it’s seasonal goodness,…
Gardening, Healthy Lifestyle, Wellness
The Healing Benefits of a Garden
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~ May Sarton The…
Why you need flowers in your veggie garden
It’s no secret I love flowers, but beyond their beauty flowers have some excellent traits that make them the perfect companions for a vegetable garden. Many help attract pollinators, or…
Beyond pesto: The healing benefits of basil
I love fresh herbs, and I had big plans this spring. I even wrote a blogpost about the herbs I chose to grow this year. But I ended up with…
Simple Tips for Companion Planting with Herbs
Herbs are used for cooking and cleaning, and for centuries were the only medicine we had. Herbs are still a great way to create more flavorful meals, and give your…
6 Easy Herbs for Beginning Gardeners
I am no master gardener, especially when it comes to growing herbs outdoors. In the past they’ve either bolted too quick or not done so great. So, this year I’ve…
3 Healing Herbs for the Cold and Flu
Will winter never end?! You don’t need to answer. I know it will end, but the months until springtime last way too long. And it feels harder to stay healthy…