It’s funny… planning. I mean, you have to plan. Fail to plan and you plan to fail. But it’s funny how often I plan – so carefully,… Read more “Planting the Fall Garden… or, If You Want to See God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans”
A Fall Garden Expansion
It’s been busy around here, y’all. Like, take your breath, overwhelmingly busy. For months. Life has had one emergency after another, without a moment to stop my… Read more “A Fall Garden Expansion”
Natural Health and Healing – in the Real World
I had not one, but two situations this week where most people would run to the doctor for a once-over or an antibiotic. I ran to… Read more “Natural Health and Healing – in the Real World”
Dealing with the Garden Bounty… Canning Cherry Peppers
I’ve been overrun with garden produce, with no time to process it at all. We’ve eaten gallons of tomato soup, and various tomato based sauces. I’ve put… Read more “Dealing with the Garden Bounty… Canning Cherry Peppers”
Prime Day Deals
Hi All! I’ve been watching Prime Day deals, and I thought there might be someone out there that would appreciate a round up of sustainable, eco friendly,… Read more “Prime Day Deals”
Reducing Plastics in the Home
So, I read a series of articles about 2 weeks ago the seriously skeeved me out. The start of my trip down a microplastics rabbit hole was… Read more “Reducing Plastics in the Home”
Why I Drink Herbal Teas Every Day – and the Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)
As I type this, I have a quart of Tulsi tea brewing. It’s 90 degrees outside right now, so it’s definitely getting dumped over ice when it’s… Read more “Why I Drink Herbal Teas Every Day – and the Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)”
Dealing With Nitrogen Robbing in a No-Till Garden
We have (and love) a no-till garden. This means we do not disturb the soil by turning, tilling or double-digging. Each spring and fall we add some… Read more “Dealing With Nitrogen Robbing in a No-Till Garden”
That Time We Remembered That We Have Bees
So, we keep bees… something I have yet to talk about here. Truthfully, we haven’t been the most successful beekepers. Honestly, don’t ask me for beekeeping advice.… Read more “That Time We Remembered That We Have Bees”
‘Me Time’ for Moms – The Importance of Self-Care
So, I was going to write an update on the herb garden… but I just couldn’t do it. I owe it. I promised it. I didn’t have… Read more “‘Me Time’ for Moms – The Importance of Self-Care”
The Holistic Housewife 