You're a gardener, yes? But are you also a parent or grandparent? If so, why not involve any kiddos in your life in a wee bit of gardening this season. After all, we want our kids happy and healthy right? It makes life a whole lot easier and more fun! Have you ever thought about …
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If you read my last post you know I attended the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. One thing I love about this show is that the Washington convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Seattle, so if you've absorbed enough from the garden world, you can head out for a bite …
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A short interruption to Winter today…although hoping to not offend Old Man W- because he's really just arrived in my area and the more precipitation dispersed in the next few weeks, in any form, the better! Desert dwellers cannot be choosy about moisture...so just a brief interruption Sir Winter! Seattle's infamous Northwest Flower and Garden …
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The 30 day 'Gardener Shape Up, Being Mindful of Health' is about to end. I hope these posts have inspired you in some small way as you prepare to return to the garden in the next few weeks. To wrap up this series, I've decided to post several good nutrition recipes I've been enjoying over …
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No doubt, strength is a good thing when getting into the garden after winter and taking on spring cleanup and new projects. And if you're still doing the exercises from 'Gardener Must-Have: A Strong Back,' progress is being made. My back is feeling sturdier and now the trick is to keep doing the exercises and …
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Something a little different today for 'Gardener Shape-Up, Being Mindful'... Many of you may already be aware Dr. Cohan and her viral video. I was not, until a few days ago. And in the case that some of you may have also missed it, I've decide to share. I was driving in the car and …
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It's Friday (yay!) and possibly this weekend there will be some time to browse seed catalogs (sans cookies) and make some decisions on what to grow in the edible garden. Tomatoes are a staple in my garden (probably in most people's) since 'growing your own' has become the way to enjoy them fresh. Of course, buying …
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Well, it's mid-week and if you are joining me for the 30 day 'Gardener Shape Up - Being Mindful of Health,' you might need an energizer to get over hump day. Late afternoon is when I could use a boost and coincidentally it's also when I might start to snack (the kids come home from …
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I'm starting out the 30 days of 'Gardener Shape Up - Being Mindful of Health,' with a post focused on a critical item for happy gardening - a strong back. Well actually, knowing what it's like to have a strained back, it's a critical item to get the clippers from a top shelf or even …
It's January and yes it's the time of year that many of us are revitalizing our commitment to living healthy. Although do you ever feel January seems to run counter intuitive to this goal? It's colder, darker and gloomier than most other times of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere anyway) so it's tougher to …
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