My lawn used to be “wall to wall carpet” but today it is just an “area rug.“ (terms taken from a lecture on Eco-Beneficial). An accent that edges mixed garden beds or provides a place to walk. Over the years, I have been growing more food and adding many native plants to our landscape…
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My Dirt(y) Little Secret
Originally posted on What the Ducks!:
I have a confession to make but please don’t tell anybody because I’m supposed to be one of those über-organic types who saves everything and crafts sweaters out of cat fur. I think, however, if I share this with my blog buddies I’ll probably feel a whole lot better.…
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The Tardis landed + the Doctor said “Add Rock Dust to your Soil for it is an Old Gallifreyan Tradition”
Dr Who paid us a visit yesterday, and he told us he had an Old Gallifreyan Tradition for building your SOIL that will make plants MORE nutrient dense on the inside!…. My husband is a longtime fan and at Christmas this year; I purchased a Dr Who Cookie Jar for a few fans…
Biodiversity should be the heart of your garden, I am making it mine
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If you are as busy as I am these weeks before Christmas, well, then you will appreciate my blog post that gets to the point. Microgreens are not a trend that will pass, if you are smart, they will be a part of your weekly diet. There, I said it. I feel these little…
Let’s start at the VERY beginning with S-O-I-L + S-E-E-D
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Do you know the top 41 nutritious foods on earth that can fight disease?
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Eating local means growing your food at home + only eating at restaurants that serve foods grown locally,too!
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A cup of herbal tea and an upgrade will keep me grounded in life for I know how to sip and wait..
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My kinda of award to my favorite bloggers= reblogging + commenting!
I am starting a new tradition on my blog next week. I may on occasion just reblog a “non-gardening” post that inspires me or share a blogger that tugs at my heart + speaks to my soul.. There are too many shallow people out there in this world + we need to celebrate those that…
Do you count on things to never change?
When my husband and I purchased our second home in 1999, we were looking for a home close to work. It had to be a walking distance from the schools our kids were attending,have a place to grow food, first floor laundry and have an office to work from home. It took us two years…
Immunity Gardens 