Original article from Evolutionary Herbalism. The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Once it passes, the days grow brighter and longer. However, the long winter nights can still weigh heavy on the hearts of many. By using herbs that uplift the heart and soothe the mind, you can […]
By: Joanna, from Gingham Gardens Uh-Oh! Did you plant too much? Were you overzealous when you were planting your vegetable patch? Are you saying to yourself, ‘what am I going to do with all of this?’ It’s an amazing feeling to know you succeeded in growing your own food and even as long as I’ve […]
By Kim Thomas, US Health CorpsAt the beginning of each calendar year, many of us make resolutions to exercise, quit smoking, lose weight, save money, or eat a healthier diet. While these are all worthwhile goals, attempting to make a sweeping change can result in discouragement and abandonment of the plan. Sometimes, starting with small […]
*Read the original article here: https://rodaleinstitute.org/blog/how-regenerative-organic-agriculture-is-transforming-real-communities/ “The land that my father has given me, I hope to be able to pass on to my children in good condition, so that they can pass it on to future generations and that for them it will be even better than when I received it,” says Pawan Kumar […]
*Read the original article here By Arricca Elin Sansone and Kelly Allen Summer’s heat and humidity can take a toll on any garden, but many summer bloomers actually thrive in higher temperatures. Whether you’re planting annuals or perennials, read the plant tag or description and give them the right conditions:Full sun is considered six or […]
By Aparna Mele We produce over 2 billion tons of waste per year, a number that’s expected to grow by 70% by 2050. We have long sought ways to turn all this waste into energy, but this has usually meant incineration – that is, burning our trash – a method that many environmentalists say is […]
*Read the original article here It’s chore time! Stepping back into the garden after a long, harsh winter can be overwhelming, but it is also a time of relief. Even with a winter chill still in the air, there are plenty of tasks to start handling now if you want to get your garden in party-ready […]
Eating locally is the idea of intentionally and purposefully eating locally grown or raised foods. It means growing or raising our own food. Supporting a local farmer’s market or farm stand. Or enjoying seasonal fare at a restaurant featuring fresh foods produced within our own (or a nearby) community. The 3 powerful benefits of […]
By Jordan Scroble of Grow Your Own Freedom As gardeners and everyday inhabitants of the Earth we create waste. Waste is something leftover after a project we worked on. Waste is something no longer of value to us or perhaps we never placed value on it to begin with. Waste might be garden debris, fallen […]
Freedom enables us to make choices. We often take this granted. Of course, freedom means many different things. Freedom means feeling less bogged down and less burdened. Having the time to focus on a new hobby, to focus on developing good health, and to focus on building relationships. Freedom means not being bound to current […]
Do you typically just plant all of your veggies and herbs at one time in the Spring? If not, how many crops do you get out of the exact same garden bed space? Did you know that even in the Northeast United States you can get up to 5 harvests from the same space? By utilizing […]
We are always super excited to start gardening in the Spring but as the Summer days approach 100 degrees with high humidity the garden can tend to be neglected a bit. Here are a few helpful tips and reminders to keep your garden thriving during the peak of the gardening season and beyond. Beat the […]
Are you thinking about starting your first vegetable garden but don’t really know where to begin? Have you been gardening for a few years and aren’t completely satisfied with the results? Are you just looking for a few tips to jump start your gardening mojo? I am going to share with you my 5 favorite […]
Why aren’t you growing the best food ever? Everybody’s doing it. Start a veggie garden to grow your best tomato ever! I don’t need to bore you with the nutrient profile differences between fresh produce picked at the peak of ripeness and eaten within 30 minutes and produce that has been sitting around for a […]