Maca root has grown in popularity in the recent years. It is considered to be an adaptogen, which is a plant, herb or natural substance that assists the body in adapting to stressors. This root is also considered a superfood because of all the health benefits that it offers. What exactly is Maca? The scientific… Continue reading 10 Benefits of Maca Root, Including Higher Fertility and Libido!
2021 seems to be a year that put everybody to the test, including myself. Since the start of what seems like a never ending pandemic, most people have been anxious, stressed, and / or depressed. This is why I put together a list of calming essential oils that can help you feel more balanced. How… Continue reading 17 Calming Essential Oils that will Reduce Anxiety
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a great herb to grow in your garden or indoors. This perennial grows quickly, attracting beneficial insects and pollinators. Sage is a low shrub with pale green-gray leaves that feel like velvet when touched. This herb is quite aromatic and flavorful, which is why it is used for culinary purposes. Sage… Continue reading Sage Thrives in a Hot and Humid Environment
There are plants that grow well together and plants that are problematic if planted next to each other. This is the principle of companion planting. Sustainable garden practices or permaculture promote polyculture, mixing species, rather than monoculture, planting only one specie. For best results, you should do crop rotation, have good soil and correct spacing… Continue reading Comprehensive Guide to Companion Planting
Most people know about lemongrass because of its culinary uses, but did you know that there are many health benefits of lemongrass? This herb is quite unique because of its aroma and citrusy flavor. Lemongrass is a tall, perennial grass that belongs to the grass family of Poaceae. There are 55 species of the Cymbopogon,… Continue reading What are the Health Benefits of Lemongrass? Here we list 20!
What are Beneficial Insects? It is best to plant a variety of species in your garden to avoid problematic insects and plagues. Companion planting is the practice of having plants that complement each other. Plenty of harmful species are repelled by specific types of plants. Having a combination of flowers, herbs and vegetables will also… Continue reading 13 Beneficial Insects that Will Annihilate Pests
The first time I head about permaculture was back in 2012 when I visited John Douglas, aka the “Lazy Farmer”, a retired Peace Corps volunteer. Now in his 70s, he still teaches how to do organic permaculture through a technique he calls the “magic circle” where he creates a depression in the soil and adds… Continue reading 11 Sustainable and Resourceful Permaculture Concepts
