Gardening, native plants, medicinal plants, edible plants.
Imagine finding a powerful heart health ally growing right in your backyard. Purslane, often dismissed as a common weed, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and natural salts, making it a surprising yet effective addition to a heart-healthy diet. Purslane’s Nutrient Power: In this video, I share my personal experience with purslane, highlighting its unique…
My husband and I have a lot on our plates. We have elderly fathers in their 90s who are not in the best of health, and we have numerous repairs and upgrades planned for our house and property in the coming months. On top of that, my father will be moving in with us full-time….
American Burnweed meaning, symbolism and uses. What can we learn from this prolific plant about confidence, creativity and sharing our messages? Find out in my interview with American Burnweed.
Real life isn’t what people portray on social media. It’s great to look for the good, but we also need to avoid comparing our worst with someone else’s best. People tend to show only the good when they’re showcasing their homes, their lives, their property, or their projects online. But real life is messy. Things…
The earth isn’t something beneath us to be fixed. It’s our partner in healing. Together with the earth and our Creator we can heal ourselves and nature. My husband, Dave, and I had the opportunity to present about how we partner with and learn from nature as part of the “In the Company of Stewards”…
The parable of the Chinese privet illustrates how to simplify your life so you have more room for peace, love, joy, wonder and fulfillment. Are you often overwhelmed by everything on your plate? Are you dealing with financial, relationship, or health challenges that are stealing your peace? Does the world’s drama stress you out? Many…
In the past, I have not been a fan of letting grasses grow. I’ve been partial to a well-mowed field, but this year we’ve let our field grow a bit. The cool thing about letting things grow is you discover that you have treasures you never knew you had. To help the pollinator population, we…
This morning I took some extra time in nature to learn about our nature as human beings. My husband came in from working outside early this morning and suggested I go down to the cedar circle because there were lots of flowers in bloom and the temperature was a cool 79 degrees F. In the…
There’s nothing like homemade tomato basil soup with grilled cheese sandwiches! Make that tomato basil soup with fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden, and it’s amazing! Growing Tomatoes This year, we have the best tomato crop I’ve ever had. We got our tomato plants from various locations – many of them came from our…
My 4-year-old granddaughter and I threshed and winnowed wheat from our field together. We took the wheat from the spike all the way to banana bread. She was completely fascinated by the process.
