Susan Patterson

Microgreens that were originally used by Californian chefs to add visual appeal to gourmet dishes have now emerged from the fine dining space into the mainstream. The credit goes to …

Do your feet get tired and sore by the end of the day? Perhaps you have a job that requires you to walk around or stand a lot or even …

Love gardening? Then you’ll love our brand new Kindle book: 605 Secrets For A Beautiful, Bountiful Organic Garden: Insider Secrets From A Gardening Superstar. Towards the end of the fall …

If you thought that dirt was only good for growing veggies and making a mess, think again. People in various parts of the world have been putting clay on their …

Image Credit: Kazuhiro Keino @ Flickr Symptoms of magnesium deficiency are often confused with other conditions. You may suffer from neurological problems such as lethargy, seizures, impaired memory, irritability, and …

Cornstarch is a staple found in most every kitchen. Commonly used as a thickening agent for soups and sauces, this substance derived from the endosperm of the corn kernel, also …

Have you ever wanted to be free of the stresses of your present life? Ever considered breaking out on your own and living independently of the public utilities and other so-called …

Growing vegetables and fruits in the home garden is rewarding, but many people are put off by the backbreaking work involved at the start of the growing season. Perennial edibles …

We gardeners seem to prefer learning the hard way. In spite of all the gardening books we browse through, and the classes we attend, mistakes are invariably made.   Here’s …

Image Credit: Daveynin @ Flickr Shea Butter, with its slightly smoky smell and silky feel on the skin, is extracted from the seeds of Vitellaria paradoxa tree native to West …