At our home, we love to grow our own veggies whenever possible. Fresh herbs top the list for culinary and medicinal uses. Every spring, I start a container garden for
I would say that composting is one of best things you can do for the planet. It is a great way to reduce waste and divert organic waste from a
Fresh herbs are among my favorite things to grow. This time of year my garden
There are many benefits to eco-friendly gardening techniques, from increased water quality to reduced wildlife
It’s finally spring, and time to start seeds indoors for your vegetable garden. Of course
In order to have plants thrive in a successful vegetable garden, healthy soil is key. The
I like to plant my seeds in recycled household items instead of store bought plastic
Did you know that certain vegetables can be regrown from their own scraps? It’s super
We’re a family who loves all green vegetables. What is not to love? Green
Compost is like miracle soil. It helps sandy soil hold nutrients and moisture, and loosens
Autumn is a delightful time to enjoy your garden. During the cold weather, your compost
My family (my husband and our three children) and I live on an “urban homestead.”
Last winter all three kids and I got sick at the same time. We ended
When we grow tomatoes, they tend to ripen all at once so taking care of
For some dandelions represents weeds but for my family it means dandelion syrup. Dandelion syrup can be used in many ways: on top of pancakes or plain yogurt, anywhere you use a sweetener, really … you name it. It has a very nice flower-like flavor and is our favorite topping for pancakes. Here is a recipe:
1 ½ cups dandelion flowers, no stemsmaskrossirap
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
Grated peel from one small lemon
Directions:
1. Remove the petals from the sepal. Be sure not to allow any green into the petals, as it will add bitterness to the syrup.
2. Place the petals into a medium pot and cover with 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, cover and let sit overnight.
3. Strain dandelion water into a bowl, pressing on the flowers with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid.
4. Return water to pot and add sugar, lemon peel and simmer over low heat until thickened.
5. Allow to cool, and pour into a clean jar or bottle. Store covered in refrigerator.
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And just like that we have a high schooler @bellasyren who is the most beautiful, caring, resilient and strong person I know ❤️ thank you @waldorfsandiego
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Baking bread and making yogurt. Just another normal morning😁,
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Last day of school for my beautiful @bellaearth who tomorrow graduates 8th grade at @waldorfsandiego and I cannot believe I have a high schooler 😮
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End of the year teachers gifts, wrapped zero waste style with fabrics which looks so much prettier than wrapping paper if you ask me.
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Nothing says summer like perfectly sweet and homegrown strawberries. And I even got to sneak a few before the kids found them 😁
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Summer break means breakfast on the beach
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Still some cabbage left, ready for me to turn them into sauerkrauts.
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See you soon at the live zoom zero waste faire hosted by @iloveacleansd
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Celebrating first day of summer break for the boys with cardamom buns.
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Sweet potato gnocchi in the making
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Good morning and happy Friday. Remember to slow down, take time to smell a rose.
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