Forest Bathing
Being in the Present Moment No, this isn’t a clever way to reduce water usage during drought conditions. “Forest bathing” or as it’s called in Japan shinrin-yoku, has now been clinically proven to reduce stress and improve human health. We gardeners and wildflower lovers have always known this, but the Japanese have perfected the art of shinrin-yoku […]
Hundreds of Vegetables
Preparing Your Garden for What You Really Need The holiday season always involves lots of cooking. Each time I’m shopping for food I find myself thinking, I could have grown that. A big winter squash cost me $5 the other day. And paying $2 for parsley that practically grows itself suddenly seems crazy. As I think […]
What Kind of Holiday Season Person are YOU?
My Favorite Gift Giving Tips by Sandy Swegel Are you the kind who is frantically looking around for inexpensive gifts to bring to a party you’re going to tomorrow night? Or perhaps you’re the kind of person who had your holiday shopping and decorating done by Thanksgiving evening and now you’re relaxing in your lovely […]