Diving into gluten, digestibility, biome, carbs, and minerals of this ancient food.

One food that always goes quick on the table are fridge pickles... especially served on a tray with raw cheese cubes, grass fed jerky, fresh fruit from the garden, and some gluten-free crackers. Hungry yet? These pickles are not canned, which helps them keep their beneficial enzymes (because the cucumbers and vinegar are still raw).

When summer comes around each year, you can be sure that corn on the cob will be a feature in meals, picnics, and backyard barbecues. But did you know that this famous staple in summer cooking is medicinal as well? Many studies have cited using corn silk and its potential antioxidant and healthcare applications as a diuretic agent, hyperglycemia reduction, and as anti-depressant and anti-fatigue agent.

Brad and I have always been fascinated with bees, their lifestyle, and the wonder and impact they have on our planet and food production. Last fall we made the decision to become stewards of bees and host a home for them. But we didn’t take that decision lightly…and vowed to learn all we could about these amazing insects. So we read books and took courses, talked to seasoned beekeepers and watched Youtube videos galore.

I started to see cowboy or stock tank pools start to become popular in 2020 when many public swimming areas were shut down. I saw them on Instagram, these cute 2.5-3 foot deep pool, wide and perfect for sitting and chilling. These pools were a cheaper, faster installation, semi-permanent, super chic and stylish way to get a pool. And did I mention they were super cute? I wanted one.

As the cold/flu season approaches, it is always nice to have some herbal remedies on hand for various symptoms and yuckiness. With herbalism, if you can get the herb to the tissue you are trying to treat, the chances of the herb working quickly and effectively are so much better. And this herbal honey does just that.

When we walk out into our gardens, and see all the lush plant life around us, it’s easy to look past the principles in our life that got us there. Many gardeners want a garden, and have many reasons for doing it. Growing your own food is a common reason, and a valid one at that. Having plants to attract birds, insects, butterflies. The beauty of blooming flowers or fresh herbs. Learning these practices and passing on to your children.

For lazy gardeners like myself, the multitude of benefits are too advantageous to not be taken advantage of.
 Another good use for mulch is it diminishes the chance of weeds.

They might seem like annoying noxious hindrances in your yard, or growing out of cracks in the sidewalk… but some of these so called “weeds” have so much wisdom and healing power that predates you or I. Before you spray your chemicals…take a moment and think, could this be here for a reason?