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Small Space Gardening

Small Space Gardening

Welcome to small space gardening. In the world of gardening, size isn’t everything. Even the smallest spaces can yield abundant harvests and floral beauty, thanks to a few clever strategies and the magic of dwarf-sized plants. Whether you’re working with a petite patio, a balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, let’s dive into how you can turn your tiny area into a verdant oasis.

QOTD: Can You Reuse Garden Pots After Mildew? Essential Cleaning and Sterilization Tips

QOTD: Can You Reuse Garden Pots After Mildew? Essential Cleaning and Sterilization Tips

With a new season on the horizon, filled with promise and the hope of sunnier days, many of you have reached out, pots in hand, wondering about the feasibility of reusing last year’s mildew-affected containers.

Review: The Filter Bubble

Review: The Filter Bubble

The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think by Eli Pariser is a must-read for those interested in understanding the influence of the digital era on our information consumption and its impact on our perspectives.

5 Herbs to Make Infused Honey

5 Herbs to Make Infused Honey

Whipping up some herbal-infused honey is not just about adding a yummy twist to your herbal stash—it’s about making something both delicious and uniquely helpful. Honey’s already a bit of a superhero on its own, what with its knack for dialing down allergy symptoms, calming sore throats, and patching up wounds. Stir in some herbs, and you’ve got a tailored remedy that’s a treat to taste.

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Let’s make Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa. This dish marries the zesty punch of lime with the distinctive, aromatic presence of cilantro, complemented by the creamy richness of avocado. Ready to savor every bite? Let’s get cooking!

Cilantro

Cilantro

Cilantro, also known as coriander in some parts of the world, is a fresh herb with a distinctive, tangy flavor. It’s a staple in global cuisines, from Mexican salsa to Indian chutneys. Cilantro is a versatile herb that plays a dual role in the culinary world. Both its seeds and leaves are used in cooking, but they offer distinctly different flavors and uses.

How to Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden

How to Grow A Kitchen Herb Garden

How to grow the best kitchen herb garden. Many of these herbs grow indoors and out.

QOTD: Why is Natural Living So Damn Expensive?

QOTD: Why is Natural Living So Damn Expensive?

I get this question in many forms and backhand comments. I mean, a LOT. From ‘must be nice’, to ‘I could never afford that’. There are plenty of reasons people have for dismissing the benefits of slow living and living a more natural lifestyle.

Review: Herbal Antibiotics-Stephen Harrod Buhner

Review: Herbal Antibiotics-Stephen Harrod Buhner

In the world of herbal medicine, Stephen Harrod Buhner’s “Herbal Antibiotics” emerges as a groundbreaking guide that transcends traditional boundaries of health and healing. Buhner, with his profound understanding and respect for the natural world, embarks on a mission to reintroduce the ancient wisdom of herbal remedies, especially in the battle against resistant bacterial infections where conventional medicine often finds itself at a loss.

Make Your Own Candied Ginger

Make Your Own Candied Ginger

Ginger is a familiar flavor for many of us; we love ginger snaps, Asian style dishes often use ginger, and if you have ever had the luck of tasting homemade Ginger Ale? It’s fantastic! Ginger is also a seriously good addition to your herbal stash. It’s not only tasty, it can stop nausea in it’s tracks.