One of my many passions is staging and event planning. I had the privilege of planning an Urban Garden Baby Shower for my daughter Lauren. Nature set the stage for rustic tables, adorned by centerpieces of succulents in wooden boxes and clay pots. Cane chairs were used and individual umbrellas …
Composting is necessary to maintain healthy organic soil. What is compost? Compost is decomposed organic materials. In a sense, you are simply recycling real food, leaves, yard clippings (herbs and flowers) and grass. Sure, you can buy bags of compost at your local gardening and supply store, but wouldn’t it be …
Did you know that lavender is a savory herb and can be used like oregano, rosemary, thyme or sage? Its uses are endless for cooking savory dishes, sprinkled on potatoes or added to a roast for slow cooking. Lavender is also used for baking savory bread and cookies. The flavor …
I am very attracted to aloe vera (also known as The Medicine Plant) it’s gooey, transparent gel brings instant relief of pain from sunburn, stove top burns, wounds, and bee stings. From my own experience from a large laceration, aloe vera helps seal cuts better than any over the counter …