Carrots are a popular starch vegetable. Full of vitamin A and potassium, carrots can be enjoyed in their raw, crunchy form, or steamed, stir-fried, sautéed, or roasted! The crowd-pleasing veggie has an earthy, slightly sweet flavor. The great news for first-time gardeners is… carrots are super easy to grow! Plus, they are resistant to decreasing…
Radishes are a nutritious root vegetable. You’ll find them served up on crudité spreads or as thinly sliced ribbons atop a summer salad. They also can be sautéed for a buttery finish to a main dish. They have a subtle peppery flavor and a crunchy consistency when served raw. Learning how to grow radishes is…
Growing lettuce hydroponically is one of our favorite ways to get started on indoor farming. Leafy greens and other lettuce varities are super adaptible and can thrive in a water-based environment. They make a beginner-friendly crop for first-time hydroponic growers. Also, having versatile vegetables on hand year round is a huge motivator for devouring more…
Once you’ve begun hydroponic gardening, the options are endless as to what you can grow. The system is simple: supplement nutrients for soil, and you can grow anything you would grow in soil in your hydroponic stand. There are a few plants that truly flourish hydroponically, while there are other plants that require a bit…
Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned expert when it comes to outdoor gardening, learning about hydroponic gardening is an inspiring challenge to keep your harvest coming year round. For us, hydroponic gardening is a complete game-changer. Once you get the equipment and learn the ropes, you’ll be obsessed. What is Hydroponic Gardening? Hydroponic…
It seemed like just yesterday when I was purchasing my collection of terracotta. I got the exact sizes I needed for my garden and my desired array of perennials. Alas, just one year later, and my terracotta had faded to a dull gray color. If this has happened to you—you are not alone! Faded pots…
Growing our own food and preparing it all from scratch feels like an impossibility nowadays. Buying pre-made foods wrapped in shiny plastic and filled with preservatives has become the new standard in our modern world. So, why try to build a zero waste kitchen? What is zero waste? The term “zero waste” comes from the idea…
There is one key ingredient to having a flourishing, blooming, bountiful garden year after year… Soil! The health and fertility of your soil will make or break your garden, so learning how to prepare soil for a garden is a crucial step to building the garden of your dreams. Thankfully, there are a number of…
If you like to keep a clean kitchen, having a trustworthy general-purpose cleaning spray on hand is a must. That’s why we’re obsessed with this diy cleaning spray. I first discovered the simplicity of homemade cleaning spray working as a barista at a local coffeehouse. We kept a bottle on hand at all times—half vinegar, half…
I’ll always remember the first time I used coconut milk conditioner on my hair. My mom made a rare splurge and bought luxury coconut milk shampoo and conditioner, and I was in love. It teleported me to a tropical oasis of shiny, frizz-free, nourished hair. Unsurprisingly, my fondness for coconut milk conditioner inspired this easy…
