Urban Veggie gardens (cont’d)

So exciting to see the veggies growing! Peppers, tomatoes, kale, swiss chard and several herbs are all progressing very well! Some other items; zucchini, cucumber, eggplant are slower to develop but still growing at their pace. Little else provides such satisfaction as to grow your own food organically in your own controlled environment. One tip to prevent critters from nibbling on your plants is to spread some broken egg shells […]

Vegetable Garden pots

Do you want to grow your own vegetable garden but have a small yard? Or, you aren’t sure where to plant your garden. Maybe you are interested in something that looks different. Here is a great idea to solve these concerns. Use some large pots to plant your veggies in. They sit higher than ground level which makes them easy to weed and attend to. They are portable and can […]

Herb Window box

Fresh #Herbs in a #windowbox right off the kitchen. Easy access all summer long. #Summergardens

The Human body; Injury & Recovery

I continue to be in awe of how brilliant the human body is! Recently, I suffered an injury while in another Country, which didn’t get looked at for several days, initially needing the bones reset then followed by surgery. Rest, vitamins, supplements, meditation and kindness were all enhanced to assist with the healing and although all very beneficial, the body knows what it needs and follows it’s own schedule! My […]

Happy New Year 2016!

As this year comes to a close we should take a moment to reflect and rejoice about all of our accomplishments, challenges and joy! I am grateful for where I live, who I am and all of the amazing people in my life! Let’s embrace this New Year with positive energy and good intention! Cheers and welcome 2016!! #HappyNewYear2016

Cranberry Sauce

Make your own cranberry sauce with these few ingredients: 1 pkg organic cranberries 1 tsp fresh squeezed organic lemon juice 1/4 C organic maple syrup Pour the package of cranberries into a medium sized pot with 1/4 C of water. Heat on medium until the cranberries pop and start to blend together, stirring frequently. Add the maple syrup and fresh lemon juice, reduce to low and continue to stir often […]

Holiday treats – try Paleo!

It’s the holiday season in full force and the sweet treats are all around us! Now is a great time to try an alternative recipe; no refined or bad sugars to worry about! Here is a great paleo recipe for a delicious chocolate dessert or snack. Paleo Chocolate Coffee Cake 1 C coconut flour 1/3 C almond flour 15-20 pitted dates (soaked in 1 1/2 tbsp hot water) 2 C […]