The simplicity of this garden plan, and the smart use of a soaker hose, make this a great little garden for people who think they don’t have time to garden. Even a weekend-only gardener/cook can keep up with the needs of the Marinara Medley, at … Read More

The following is a list of commonsense rules that take into account the benefits of all living things. Think of these as a foundation for all the practices we will dive into in Let's All Keep Chickens!. While it’s best to keep these considerations … Read More

Gift a loved one (or yourself...) a heart stopping romance novel from Forever Publishing paired with one of our practical guides to creating and learning something new. At first sight, you may not think these books are a match. But start reading, and you’ll … Read More

You need very little equipment to create sweet little shaped sheets of paper. This plantable paper project has three lives: Embed seeds into a shaped sheet of handmade paper. Once it dries, turn it into a gift tag, ornament, or card. Plant the … Read More

Homemade cleansers can replace the toxin-filled cleaning products you’ll find at the grocery store. In my recipes for cleaning solutions, I rely on the following ingredients for their effectiveness, sustainability, low-waste packaging, and ease of access. Hopefully you can find everything you need at your … Read More

We’ve teamed up with our friends at EarthHero and Dr. Bronner’s to offer the New Year, Green Home Giveaway! This collection of green cleaning supplies and Home Detox, Storey’s brand-new guide to eco-friendly, nontoxic cleaning, will help you start your year off … Read More

One method of working with herbal medicine that is very useful for respiratory infections (such as COVID or RSV) is steam inhalation. Turning herbs that are helpful for respiratory infections into a steam that you can inhale deep into your lungs has a very strong … Read More

Give the gift of joy this holiday season with books that encourage readers to create, explore, and learn something new. From the ultimate guide to baking the perfect pie to an empowering collection of joyful verses for kids to sing out loud, these books offer … Read More

After food is squeezed down the esophagus, the first destination is the stomach. As stomach muscles churn, food mixes with a pool of strong acid and enzymes. Stomach acid is about as acidic as lemon juice. In this activity, we can watch food break down … Read More

Fermented foods sit at the intersection wherein the personal and individual meets the communal. Our fermented foods are, of course, filled with their own communities, teeming with bacteria, yeast, and fungi that intersect with our senses and our own microbiomes. But they connect us to … Read More