Does spring time call forth the need for a home makeover? It sure does for us - and our spring seems to be making an early appearance this year. Especially now, I love to decorate by going green and adding a whole lot of nature elements, and bring the outdoors, indoors. We've already been doing a massive clean out, with three large trips to the thrift store to drop things off. This is also a good time to invest in some energy saving, eco-friendly changes! I am looking around as I write this ... Read the Post
Bring the Outdoors Indoors & Green Things Up
3 Steps to Start Your Plants Off Right
How you handle your seeds and your practices around seeding is your first chance to get your plants off to a good start and help them achieve their full potential. Ben and Penny Hewitt, authors of The Nourishing Homestead, have developed a three-step process which starts with inoculating the seeds, then sowing them in high quality potting soil, and finally using soil blocks instead of pots to start seedlings. It may not be quite as easy as 1-2-3, but the increased vigor and yield the Hewitts ... Read the Post
Why the Entire Planet Needs Bees to Thrive
There has been a lot of talk about bees recently, and the die off of bees. Ecosystems are a complex series of interconnected life forms that depend upon each other. Ecosystems exist in a state of balance and it is extremely important for us to note that when one component is affected, the whole system is thrown off. Bees are very much an integral part of a healthy ecosystem. Here are some things to think about the next time you find yourself getting annoyed by a bee. Pollination Pollination ... Read the Post
7 Tips to Naturally Keep Indoor Plants Healthy
The needs and requirements of our indoor plants differ from the needs of our outdoor ones. Receiving light through our windows, rather than from direct outdoor sunlight, creates a different scenario for houseplant maintenance. Here, I have gathered some tips together for keeping our indoor plants healthy and happy, along with some ideas for imparting natural solutions to some common problems we may encounter while tending to our plants. 1) First of all, be sure to fertilize ... Read the Post
Garden for Your Emotional Health & Help Butterflies Thrive
Not only is gardening a fabulous way to grow and harvest your own food, but it creates a gorgeous landscape for your yard that you can 'getaway' to. And if you aren't already a seasoned gardener, then you will be pleased to know that gardening can also improve your emotional healthy. How, you may ask? Gardening is Incredibly Meditative This is because it requires focus. Think of the digging, the planting, the watering, the trimming and caring for flowers, fruits and vegetables - this can all ... Read the Post