It's November, my favorite month of the year. But suddenly the "to do" list has a whole lot of Holiday Prep stuff appearing on it. I'm determined to walk through this November with joy,keeping my sanity and good humor intact - and enough dried sage to make turkey dressing. Join me? ;)

This week, I'm thinking about the "why" as much as the "what". I use herbs in my everyday life - in cooking, in my household tasks, and for bath and body... but why? What are some of the real benefits, here? (They may or may not be what you think... ;) )

Deep into Creativity Bootcamp for October 2015, I'm looking for ways to shake things up a little in my creative life. There are a whole lot of things to do with herbs beyond growing and cooking with them - let's talk about a few!

Light a fire. Tap into the well. Stir the air. Move the earth. 

Setting the herbs (slightly) aside this week, to talk about something that's at the root of everything.

It's finally Fall! This is my favorite time of year, when the air starts cooling and leaves start flying. The air smells like Change, and I always find a new burst of energy - just in time to clear out the garden, warm up the kitchen, and take a fresh look at both. Join me as I take stock of what I will be doing to wind down the Summer and gear up for the last months of the year.

I love Autumn, every bit! The cooling-down temps, the blue of the sky, the leaves turning... and the tastes and textures of Fall Food. 

I also love that Saturday is "Talk Like A Pirate Day", I just do! So, me hearties - let's talk about some ways to think "hearty" (not heavy) when it comes to cooking! To me, Autumn food should be warm and packed with flavor. Yum... and arrrrr! ;)

We're past the dog-days of summer now, and the garden, markets, and groceries are stocked with lovely greens and fresh herbs. Time to enjoy the freshest ingredients while we can! Come join me to talk about which herbs go best in salads, dressings, and lighter summer dishes.

It's an overcast and drizzly day here, the kind of day when thoughts naturally turn to Planning rather than Doing. Today I'll be talking about doing an analysis of the garden - what's working, what isn't - and making plans for the rest of the summer and the coming fall season.

It's August and fresh herbs are in abundance, whether you grow your own or purchase them. Today we'll talk about how to harvest herbs from the garden, how to select them at the farmers' market or grocery, and how to preserve them for a whole lot of flavor through the fall and winter months.

Tomorrow will mark my last day as a greenhouse worker, maybe temporarily, or maybe for good. The farm I've worked for and loved for so many years is being sold, to become yet another condominium development. I've taken a few moments to think back over the years and to smile over some of the lessons learned, as I followed my passion for herbs while slowing down to the Speed of Farm. Won't you come join me?