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Binge Watch The Food Revolution Summit Docuseries This Weekend

Food Revolution Summit Replay Weekend

Want to binge the 2024 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries? You’re in luck! Stream all eight episodes this weekend for FREE during this exclusive encore event. Sign up here: Food Revolution Summit

Stream all eight episodes of the 2024 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries for FREE during this exclusive encore presentation!

You’ll hear from 45 of the world’s most respected food and health experts, including New York Times best-selling authors, doctors, surgeons, scientific researchers, weight loss experts, and more.

Enjoy 🙂

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Food Revolution Summit 2024

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This year’s Food Revolution Summit  runs from Apr 24 – May 1.

If you’re planning to attend, you can go here to sign up (there is no cost to attend): Food Revolution Summit 2024

If you’re not familiar with the Food Revolution Summit, it’s an annual event hosted by best-selling authors and father and son duo, John and Ocean Robbins.  Every year, I learn something new and interesting that I can use.

The 2024 Food Revolution Summit docuseries features an all-star lineup of 45 world-renowned experts covering updates regarding food, health, sustainability, and longevity.

You can check out the speakers, and sign up if you’re interested at: Food Revolution Summit 2024.

Hope to see you there 🙂
Barb

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Time To Order Your Herb Seeds :-)

Just a quick reminder:  If you are planning to order herb, vegetable or flower seeds online and you haven’t done so yet, now is a good time to place your order 💻  And if you’re looking for an online seed store for herbs, check out my choices lower down in this article.

On the fence about growing herbs from seed?  Here’s why I grow some of my herbs from seed: Continue reading

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Gifts for Gardeners

Looking for a gift for the gardener on your list?   Check out a few gift suggestions I’ve tracked down on Amazon.  [As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases]  Continue reading

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How To Start Thyme From Seed Indoors

A friend of mine recently asked how to grow thyme from seed indoors.  She wanted to grow a couple of containers of thyme indoors to have fresh thyme on hand in the kitchen.

Although it will take a while before she has a plant she can harvest from, she wanted to try growing her own thyme plants from seed anyway.

Also, if you’re planning to plant multiple thyme herb plants into your garden, starting thyme from seed indoors to transplant into your garden is an economical way to go. Continue reading

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How To Dry Herbs In The Microwave

basil-leaves-in-front-of-microwaveCan you dry herbs in the microwave?  Surprisingly, yes!

The first time I heard that you could dry herbs in the microwave, I did not believe it.  I thought the herbs would turn to mush or turn into some unrecognizable black mess.  It didn’t make sense to me.

But, I was curious.  Does this really work?  Or is this some weird theoretical thing that will end up in disaster.  I had to find out!

So, when I had some leftover basil I thought, what the heck, let’s try this!  Guess I was in the mood for a science experiment that day 🙂 Continue reading

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Bouquet Garni Herb Bundles – How to Make, Recipe for Fresh and Dried, and Time Saving Tips

Ever come across a recipe calling for bouquet garni, and you’re not quite sure what it is?  Or every time you want to make a recipe calling for bouquet garni, you are off to the store to get the fresh herbs, or just decide to pass on the recipe?  Then this article is for you 🙂
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How To Grow Thyme Successfully

Here are my notes for growing thyme successfully.  I hope these notes cover any questions you may have on growing this delicious versatile herb in your gardens 😄

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Gift Ideas For Gardeners

Looking for some great gift ideas for the herb gardener on your list? Here’s a selection of garden gifts that I hope will make your gift shopping easier.

Unique and Useful Garden Gifts Continue reading

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Wrapping Up The Gardening Season

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The gardening season has come to an end in the northern hemisphere.☹️  And with the garden wrapping up, it’s a good time to reflect on the gardening season, and start making plans for the next season 🌿 Continue reading

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