The growing season is here! I started planting out client gardens this week with cool season veggies and herbs like leaf lettuces, parsley, broccoli, and so much more. If you’re a little nervous to start gardening this season, you’re in good company. Most gardeners I work with tell me when we first meet that they […]
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The Garden-to-Bowl Connection: Why Fresh Greens Matter for Your Health There’s nothing I love more than popping out to the garden as part of my early morning routine. I’ve just finished working out, and my muscles feel tired but strong. The sunlight is in its dappled early morning stage as the sun hasn’t yet risen
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The first year I started seeds indoors, I planned to be the best seed parent there ever was. I bought cute little peat pods for each of my seeds to live. Not content with my west-facing windows at my house, I took my seedlings to work with me so they could enjoy the full wall
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On a gorgeous spring Saturday morning, the kind where you open the doors to let the breeze come in to chase out the last remnants of winter away, I put on some fun, upbeat music and started my weekly deep clean of my kitchen. The birds were singing (not just chirping) and early spring flowers
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There’s something so fulfilling about growing your own herbs, isn’t there? Not only do they add incredible flavor to your meals, but they also come with a world of health benefits. And the best part? You can preserve their healing power long after they’ve been harvested! This week, we’re diving into how to dry, store, and use your homegrown
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If you’re looking to nourish your body and soul as you continue on your path to better health, planning a fall garden is just what you need. And it’s my favorite time of the year to garden! By extending your growing season, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown veggies well into November and December, even in
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This summer has been one of the hottest (and wettest) that I can remember… and if your garden is feeling the heat, know that you’re not alone. But don’t worry – I’ve learned 4 key tips for keeping your gorgeous kitchen garden growing in the heat that I’m excited to share with you. And just
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In the world of gardening (and Instagram), we so often see pictures of massive gardens with more raised beds than we can count. And harvests? Martha-Stewart-esque baskets overflowing with fresh veggies seemingly just picked from the garden, still with their morning dew. Those gardens might be intended to be aspirational, but they can be a
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The age old question! Every gardener finds their own balance here, but there are a few general rules that can help you strike the perfect balance for you: What if my garden is a few containers on my patio or balcony? Buy your plants from your local nursery. If you garden on a small scale,
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Sometimes, I get to add gardens to landscapes that have been lovingly tended for years. It’s such a fun challenge to design a garden that looks like it’s been there for years with the rest of the garden. And it’s an honor to add my signature to part of a landscape that will be so
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