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Lessons from my first year of gardening
I get asked time and again if am I enjoying the garden. It has become life for me. Pure and simple my garden is not only my job but my life. It has been a huge life change, one that...

My Home Grown Herbal Tea Blend
I have never been a tea drinker. Coffee has always been my hot beverage of choice. And still is first thing in the morning. I have always appreciated the benefits of herbal tea, even though I may not have appreciated...

Quick Radish Pickles
Radishes are one of those plants recommended to beginner gardeners because they are easy to grow and can be picked in just over a month. But one thing you learn quickly as a new gardener is not to plant food...

Easy Garden Pesto
JUMP TO RECIPE Who doesn't love a good pesto? To make a small batch of pesto, you need a lot of basil. I had high hopes for my basil last season. I started Lettuce Leaf Basil, Dark Opal Basil, Sweet...

Creating Our New Garden
There was an impressive garden when we moved into the Red Shed. It still had vegetables growing, and I remember picking kale for our morning juice. We couldn't believe our luck. I was thrilled to be living in a home...

Walking the Camino de Santiago in Winter
Before I get started, if you want to know about my entire experience walking a Winter Camino solo, then you might like to read my post on Travel Charm, my travel website - What you need to know before walking...

Did COVID-19 Change the Direction of My Life?
Last year I walked the Camino. I knew it would change me. I just didn't know in what way or how much of an impact it would actually have. It took me a fair amount of time to process the...