Mindfulness is about noticing what’s happening right here, right now. We can discover so much, just by paying attention! These kid-friendly yoga moves—and many more peaceful activities—can be found in Mindful Moves by Nicole Cardoza. Rise and Shine. It feels good to … Read More

Climbing beans are the plants that keep on giving and giving and giving! So long as you pick the pods, the plants will respond by simply growing more, all summer long and on into autumn. Climbing, or pole, beans seem to scramble skyward with effortless … Read More

Spring cleaning? Look no further than The Naturally Clean Home, 3rd Edition by Karyn Siegel-Maier. Jam-packed with nontoxic recipes for cleaning and disinfecting with essential oils—your home will look good, and you will feel good when you try these simple recipes (four of … Read More

Build a compost pile in four easy steps—pick the right spot, start piling, water it, and turn it. It’s that simple. Read on for tips from Grow Your Soil! guaranteed to save you time. Step 1: Pick the Right Spot Find a spot that is … Read More

On my run this morning, I came across a long trail of caterpillars marching in a head-to-tail procession. My mind began concocting all kinds of stories about why they were lined up and what they would transform into. Perhaps the procession was a mechanism to … Read More

Soft Rye Pretzels are just one of the 155 mouthwatering recipes from favorite brewpubs and breweries featured in The American Craft Beer Cookbook by John Holl. This style of pretzel is soft, dense, and chewy. Best enjoyed fresh and warm right out of the oven, these treats are better than any ballpark variety, and the … Read More

Acquisitions editor Liz Bevilacqua recently sat down with James Crews to chat about his new book, How to Love the World: Poems of Gratitude and Hope, and how it came to be. Pour a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and learn … Read More

As you develop your garden planting plans, take time to consider the benefits of companion planting and how these mixed-planting strategies can help your vegetable garden flourish. Most of the benefits that companion planting strategies provide fall into one of the following seven categories outlined … Read More

Rise and shine silly bear. Breakfast is ready! Busy Little Hands: Food Play!, from Amy Palanjian the creator of Yummytoddlerfood.com, is packed with activities (like this!) for preschoolers that foster fun in the kitchen and promote healthy eating habits. Read on … Read More

As an herbalist, people are always asking me what my favorite herb or spice is. Easy: garlic! Pungent garlic is a remarkable medicinal food with widely confirmed health benefits — all wrapped up in a delicate white paper case. Garlic has played a central role … Read More