

Healing Herbal Tea Blends
Many moons ago I slowly started learning about the healing benefits of botanicals. What goes into our bodies affects our bodies - energy...


Using Botanicals for Balance throughout the Menstrual Cycle
I'm lucky to have never had painful periods in my younger years. However, as I've gotten closer to middle-age status, my out-of-control...


The Long Goodbye
Yesterday I said goodbye to my dog Shiloh, who had been the light of my life for almost 16 years. But in reality, I have been saying...

Thoughtful Growing: Resources for Maritime PNW
As an avid lifelong learner, I'm continuously seeking out and absorbing new (to me) information. Having previously grown in rows of...

Permaculture Forest Garden: Year One
In October 2019, I began work reclaiming a moderately steep portion of my property from the invasive Himalayan blackberries and thistles...

Butternut Squash & Black Bean Stew
Give me a "One Pot Wonder" any day of the week and I'm a happy cook! I love a meal that offers all the nutrients I need in one plate, or...

Vegetable Soup - everything but the "Kitchen Sink"
If you ever find yourself with random leftover veggies, consider a "kitchen sink" recipe like vegetable soup as a tasty way to use up...

Cook & Freeze Dried Beans
Cooking dried beans is much less expensive than buying cans, and you don't have to worry about preservatives. Plus, dried beans take up...

Fresh Groceries During Quarantine
You're staying home to protect yourself and help flatten the curve (good for you!) but we all have to eat, right? If you want to eat...


Make Your Own Veggie Broth
Use it for soups or to flavor rice. Veggie broth adds flavor to so many meals...and it's free! Yes, you can easily make your own veggie...