When you look at your life, are you happy with what you see? As you trace your history from the beginning to the present, do you delight at what you have achieved or do you look down at what you have done? People are not expected to be great but they are expected to grow. As little children, you were expected to flourish and develop into a better version of yourself. It may sound silly but some people are not able to experience true growth ... Read the Post...
How to Build Raised Vegetable Garden Beds
There are many benefits to using raised vegetable garden beds in your garden. For starters, elevated garden beds are easier on your back and knees because they require less bending, kneeling and crawling than regular beds. In addition, raised garden beds offer better drainage, which means your plants aren’t stuck sitting in excess water every time it rains. Plus, it is much easier to build your soil UP than it is to work ... Read the Post...
Simplify your Life in under 60 minutes
Do you ever sit and lament about needing to simplify your life? Then you look at the mess and amount of work and effort required and give up without actually starting. Feelings of shame and guilt wash over you for not making the most of your time. Before you know it, you are back at the beginning, wishing you had a simpler life. A simple answer is to declutter the mess and noise in your life. It can feel overwhelming, ... Read the Post...
Deciding When to Plant Vegetables in Your Area
Figuring out when to plant vegetables in your area requires a little detective work. In addition to your geographic location, you’ll need to consider a few other variables, as well. For example, the type of vegetables you plan to grow and how you intend to plant them (seedlings, transplants or seeds) will factor into when you should get your crops in the ground, as well. If you live in an area with distinct seasons, your vegetable growing ... Read the Post...
Daily Habits to Live a Simplified Life
Unfortunately, most of our life is spent on autopilot. Little daily habits build up over time and then actively stop us from living a simplified life. Ninety-five percent of our thoughts are just habits. Racing around and around in our heads, directing our actions. These daily habits keep us stuck. But the good news is that it can take a few small changes in our daily routines to refocus our life. Small actions that have the ... Read the Post...
Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: What’s the Difference?
When shopping for plants at your local garden center, you may notice some are marked ‘heirloom,” while others are labeled “hybrid.” Have you ever wondered what these terms mean – or which is better for you? These terms seem to create a lot of confusion among novice and experienced gardeners alike. There are those who swear that heirlooms are the only way to go because they think hybrids plants are inferior. On the other hand, ... Read the Post...
