Growing in containers and raised beds is something I highly recommend unless you are growing on acres. For years I battled weeds, specifically bindweed, amongst others in my in ground, no dig beds. Every year, I knew what I was facing, but the desire to have a garden and grow fresh food won. I knew…
Tag: GROW. COOK. NOURISH.
Growing A Gardener
Growing a gardener versus growing a garden is really what gardening is all about in reality. The lessons we glean from gardening can be directly transferred into all areas of life. I want to share some things the garden can teach us to help us grow. If we focus on growing a garden and not…
What’s In Season: October
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…
5 Tips For Choosing What To Grow In Your Kitchen Garden
When you are just starting out as a new gardener it can be quite overwhelming to try to decide what to grow in the space you have. Most of us are growing in smaller spaces and must choose wisely what will take a spot in our garden. Below are 5 tips for choosing what to…
Container Gardening: Some Suggested Plants
When you have limited space or find an open spot in your garden you have the option of growing in containers. You will want to make sure that there is adequate light or choose plants whose light requirements fit the spot. I especially like using grow bags to fill in gaps in the garden or…
Dandelions, A Wonderfully Beneficial “Weed”
Dandelions are popping up right now where I live and depending on your temperatures they should be for you too. Growing up I loved making wishes on dandelion puffs, watching as they blew away. I also remember getting scolded for doing it because they were going to start growing everywhere. I didn’t see why it…
Spring Blog Post Round Up For Gardening
Spring is knocking on our doorstep, just days away is the vernal equinox! Today I want to share with you a round up of some of my gardening blog posts as the start of spring signals growth in the garden. Below you can find some of my most popular gardening blogs to help you grow…
Gardening Is For Everyone
I’ve seen recently posts on social media where people are sharing how they don’t feel like real gardeners or that they are embarrassed to show either their gardens or the way they garden because it doesn’t fit the way gardening is shown on social media. This really got to me, I deeply believe that gardening…
What’s In Season: Winter
It may be seem like everything is in season when we look at what’s filling the produce section at the grocery store. The truth is much of the food you see has traveled long distances to get to the grocery store. Out of season produce is grown in warmer climates and shipped, trucked or flown…
Pantry Staples For A From Scratch Kitchen
When it comes to being prepared in a from scratch kitchen you definitely want to have some pantry staples on hand to be able to quickly put meals together. When you harvest something from your garden or when your CSA box is filled with goodies, you will feel confident knowing that you can make a…
Grow Food & Cook It
For so long I told my husband, “I just want to teach people how to grow food and cook it.” Never thinking that I could make that my actual reality, but here I am doing just that! Through my nutrition and culinary training, I learned the importance of eating the highest quality food you can…
3 Herbs To Use In Your Kitchen During The Winter
I love plants for so many reasons. I’d probably say my number one reason for loving plants is their ability to nourish us. Whether it’s vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains or herbs (both culinary and medicinal), etc. plants have the ability to support and nourish our bodies. The key to getting the most benefits…
Candice Cullen Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Culinary Nutrition Expert & Garden Coach 