Posts filed under: Health & Wellness

How to Preserve the  Eucalyptus from Your Garden

Who else gets a natural boost of energy when they smell eucalyptus? Me too. But sometimes, fresh eucalyptus can be hard to find. When you learn how to grow eucalyptus in your own garden, you’ll have access to a versatile... Read More

Garden to Table Lunchbox Meals: Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Kids

When your kiddos head back to school and the whole family’s schedule shifts around, it can be hard to maintain the garden to table lifestyle. The foods you eat fuel your body, so creating healthy meals from your garden is... Read More

How to Grow Garlic

How to Grow Garlic, Harvest & Store Fall will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to think about planting garlic! I prefer to plant garlic in the fall in Wisconsin. That way, it is ready... Read More

June Harvest: 7 Things I’m Picking From My Garden This Month (and How I’m Using My Harvest!)

Want a little sneak peek into my weekly routine in the month of June? While I usually have to wait until late July/August for a big harvest in the Midwest, we’re still enjoying plenty of ripe fruits and veggies at... Read More

Eating with the Seasons – Summer Edition

The arrival of summer also means an abundance of in-season, delicious fruits and veggies to support your health and well-being. When produce is harvested at its peak ripeness, it’s actually more nutritious. And, it tastes better. Obviously, you can eat... Read More

Proactive vs. Reactive in the Garden: 10 Tips to Fend Off Garden Diseases & Pests – Before They Happen

I know many of you garden to support your health, but have you ever looked at your garden as a parallel to your health? Like a garden, our bodies need a good environment to grow, healthy food, lots of water,... Read More

Grow Your Own Leafy Greens: A Nutritious, Cost-Effective, and Pesticide-Free Solution for Healthy Eaters

Do you know where your leafy greens are coming from? More than 98% of our country’s leafy greens are grown in 2 places: US Salinas Valley, Ca and Yumas Valley, AZ. There is a cost to this: fuel, packaging, decreased... Read More

Grow Your Own Herbs: Boost Your Health and Wellness (the natural way!)

Besides being the secret ingredient to flavor-packed recipes, garden herbs have a wide variety of health benefits. I’ve listed some easy-to-grow herbs to boost your health and wellness the natural way.  I encourage you to grow at least one variety... Read More

Eating Clean: A Guide to Reading Product Labels and Making Healthy Choices

If you’ve ever thought about living a healthier lifestyle, you’ve probably come across the term “eating clean.” But, do you really know how to eat clean, or would a guide to reading product labels help you out when it comes... Read More