October is such a time of change and renewal. Around the first week of October is when we expect our first frost date. It hasn’t happened yet this year, but I can feel it on the horizon. This really changes things in the garden and kitchen. All those lovely summer or warm weather produce are…
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5 Common Culinary Herbs & Spices With Medicinal Benefits
Culinary herbs also have medicinal benefits for a power packed nutritional punch when added to your daily meals. I love using fresh or dried herbs to boost nutrition and the overall health benefits of a meal as well as enhancing the flavor of a meal. There is so many health building opportunities when it comes…
Edible PERENNIAL Gardening: An Introduction
This is a short introduction to edible perennial gardens, to hopefully spark a little inspiration for you to grow your own edible perennial. Edible perennial gardens are great for many reasons, one being their long term harvesting capabilities. A perennial plant is a plant that grows for more than two years, it is different from…
May Garden Tasks: Talking about what to plant, watering, pests and hail
I am starting a new theme for the month of May covering garden tasks that need to happen this month. There is a lot going on in the month of May for most gardeners in the northern hemisphere. Here in Denver we reach our last frost date, over night temps start to reach the sweet…
Garden Greens: Chard
Chard is probably one of my most favorite garden greens. It is versatile, grows well in most places and throughout most seasons. It is considered a biennial meaning it will grow for two years and flowers the second year for seed production. Chard is another cut and come again plant, meaning you can harvest it…
Candice Cullen Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Culinary Nutrition Expert & Garden Coach 