Just being outside, whether you’re gardening, exercising, or simply taking a stroll, is a great mood booster. But getting your hands dirty in a garden is so effective at combating depression that it’s often used in “horticultural therapy” at psychiatric hospitals. If you feel like your energy levels are dropping or you’re just too stressed…
Although the world in winter is mostly devoid of flowers there is still all sorts of color to be found: berries are bright in shades of orange and red, cones and seed heads turn rich browns as they ripen, and evergreens display the kaleidoscopic possibilities of green. Find, forage, and bring these plants inside for…
If opting for a fresh Christmas tree over a fake one is a no-brainer in your mind, you’re at odds with a majority of the public: According to the American Christmas Tree Association, which conducts a yearly survey in conjunction with Neilson, 81% of Christmas trees Americans decorated in 2016 were artificial. (The survey also notes…
Researchers at the Rodale Institute have learned that organic soils trap atmospheric carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and convert it to carbon, a key component of healthy soil. In the longest-running study of its kind, the Rodale Institute’s Farming Systems Trial (FST) has compared organic and conventional farming side by side since starting in…
The cause of most coughs is easy to pinpoint: colds, flu, allergies, dry air. How to get rid of them? Not so much. Most people reach for over-the-counter meds, yet studies have shown that cough medicines don’t really do any good. According to guidelines released by the American College of Chest Physicians, many popular remedies…
So you have a new wood stove or outdoor fire pit you’re planning to put to use. Or maybe you’d like to toast marshmallows on that camping trip you’ve been planning? Either way, if you’re building a wood fire, it’s important to remember that not every piece of timber makes good fuel. To learn more, click here.
Whether you’re following a special diet or just want to take it easy on Turkey Day, try these simple, lighter takes on classic Thanksgiving recipes. To learn more, click here.
If you love pumpkin everything—lattes, butter, bread, and grocery store offerings—then you likely enjoy all that autumn has to offer, setting the scene with gourds and other seasonal décor. Nothing screams “fall” more than a porch decorated with pumpkins, gourds, and squash fresh from the garden, local pumpkin patch, or farm stand. Even though it’s always fun to carve or monogram them with…
This hearty pumpkin bread has everything you’d hope for in a healthy snack. The addition of zucchini as well as pumpkin guarantee a moist crumb, chopped pecans add richness and crunch (and protein!), and a trio of pie spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove–imbue it with a delicious, warming flavor that goes well with a cup of…
Looking for some #weekendplans? Stop by Pine Dove Farm from 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the Farm Tour 2017 – 10 annual. Visitors can see our #farm and #communitygarden as well as explore the area’s first #agrihood. Hope to see you at Pine Dove Farm! Pine Dove Farm’s is a conservation community seeking to cultivate relationships between neighbors and nature while…