The Best Big Blooms For Your Garden

When you’re planning your garden, one thing to consider is the size the plants will be when they bloom.  Some plants are pretty unassuming most of the year, but when their blooms sprout, they reach great heights or sizes.  These oversized blooms can add striking drama to your garden décor, whether they serve as a focal point or stand out in the background.

Wondering which big blooms are best for you?  Here are some favorites.

 

Natural Alternatives To Antibiotic Ointment

Last week I found myself applying Neosporin after scraping my ankle on a sharp rock during a trail run. As someone who prefers to turn first to holistic healing methods, I was surprised that I didn’t have any alternatives on hand—or so I thought.

Essential Oil Essentials: 5 Sacred & Sustainable Scents

There are some scents that have been prized for millennia, being used for ritual, ceremony, worship, perfumery, and medicine. You’ll find them in ancient holy books as well as writings on medicine and perfumery that date back thousands of years.  Many of the most popular sacred aromatics, however, are not sustainable, at least at the moment.  Here, we’ll delve into some divinely scented aromatics that have been able to keep up with the exploding demand for essential oils.

5 Thrifted Décor Ideas For Your Summer Dinner Party

Summer is a time of gathering, sharing, and basking in the glow of summer light with friends. No matter where you may be, a fresh meal enjoyed outdoors is the epitome of the season, and given the long evening hours, a dinner party ticks all the boxes!

Zero Waste Gardening Basics

Believe it or not, you can actually bring zero waste into your gardening practices. Sometimes, even gardening can be wasteful, after all. Here are a few ways to make it as sustainable, and waste free, as possible. 

 

Meatless Monday: This Easy Cantaloupe Sorbet = Perfect Summer Dessert

When it’s hot outside and you want to cool down without making too much fuss, there’s nothing quite like ice cream. Unfortunately most store bought ice cream is filled with additives that many of us deem undesirable. On the other hand, if you try to go the homemade route you’ll quickly discover that most recipes require an ice cream maker, which many of us don’t have; plus they call for generous amounts of sugar.

Your Weekly Astrological Forecast: July 28-August 3, 2019

The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity.  Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter / Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune / Pluto).  And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something big is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolut

The 7th Chakra & Your Relationship To The Universe

Welcome to the final article of the chakra series. We have reached the crown, the seat of cosmic consciousness and divine intelligence. This is the center that transcends all the individuality that your lower chakras have worked so hard to create. This is where you step into the experience that ALL IS ONE.

Holistic Dog Dentistry: 5 Ways To Keep Your Pup’s Teeth Clean

Dog dentistry might seem silly, but keeping your pup’s teeth plaque-free is vital to their longevity and comfort. A few extra minutes of attention now can save thousands of dollars in vet bills down the road. Products marketed towards plaque reduction and increased oral health are often filled with additives and colors that, at best, are simply acting as fillers and, at worst, are detrimental to your pet’s health. What’s the alternative? Holistic dog dentistry.