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Gardening in Hot Weather

Hot weather is tough on plants and people too. It is important to take care while working outside in extreme heat so as not to incur heat stroke. You can’t take care of your garden if you don’t take care of yourself, so here are a few tips to help you keep your cool when things…

Easy Garden Décor

Time to liven up the garden and give it a few touches of interest among the plants. Upcycling bricks, sticks, and vintage or recycled items is so fun! Makes a great EcoTherapy exercise working your hands and mind in tune with nature. And it adds such character and personality to a garden. Here are some…

10 Easy Houseplants for Busy People

Houseplants are a beautiful, welcome addition to any indoor space. Adding greenery to a room is like bringing a little of nature indoors and makes everything feel lighter, brighter, and more alive. You don’t need to have a green thumb or be a gardening enthusiast to keep houseplants happy and vibrant. The trick is to…

Creating a Houseplant Care Routine

Routine is helpful, all living things benefit from a little routine. It helps to keep track of watering and fertilizing on a regular schedule, although just like any routine chore, there are times to give a little extra care. These gloomy nearly spring days are a good time to check on the health of your…

Planning your dream garden or homestead

The birds are out flitting about today, a light breeze rustling thru the leaves and creating gentle waves on the lake – it is so good to see the lake thawed again! In the background, the rooster crows while squirrel scutter about. January thaw always feels so good! I just soak up the sunshine like…

A new chapter – a new homestead!

Leaving our little mountain home behind was bittersweet for sure, but we were headed on to greener pastures- literally. The new larger property and home will enable us to learn about and cultivate a wider variety of plants, explore new DIY projects and growing methods, enhance our product line with more healing garden-to-body offerings, have a…

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