My mission is to inspire gardening for fresh produce and self-reliance through permaculture principles. Wife, Mother, Registered Nurse, Holistic Health
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Please join with me in joining Tom! This hit our family when an online groomer was using a game to lure one of my little ones. God intervened! Praise His name. But what could have happened still gives me nightmares.
My daughter-in-law had a neurology appointment and an MRI and theyโre taking her into emergency surgery right now so please pray for those who are have been praying. Thank you.
To create a no-dig garden in my permaculture, I initially used a shovel for planting trees, grapevines, berry plants, and asparagus. At the outset, my soil was predominantly clay. However, once the permaculture section of the garden was established, the shovel became obsolete.
This is my 2023 sweet potato harvest. They are on the table for two weeks to cure. I have three different kinds of sweet potatoes, the Georgia Jets, the red skinned ones with white flesh and the purple skins with purple flesh. They each have different nutritional values And they
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I'm sharing this post to teach you the valuable practice of seed collecting.
It's not just about the current harvest; it's about preserving the essence of this season to sow the seeds of the next.
The art of seed collection is a fundamental aspect of permaculture, embodying
I use a combination of Permaculture for perennial plants and beds for annual plants. Permaculture is a sustainable approach to designing ecosystems that appear in nature. It encompasses principles of environmental stewardship, social cohesion, and sustainable living.
The rain has kept me from planting my garlic, but you won't hear me complaining.
I'm thrilled about the rainโit's a blessing for the garden.
While waiting for the rain to subside, I've focused on a joyful task: picking out root seeds.
These little treasures will join the
I came back to X and I have Grok!
I have been learning more about the way AI is changing health care from my nursing continuing education.
Grok is helping me out on to spice up my videos. :)
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I've cultivated a charming permaculture space. It's a small but carefully designed area. The mix of plants here is purposeful. These lovely rosemary bushes greet you with their delightful aroma, and they're not just for ground cover โ I use them in my cooking.
Nestled beside
My walk down to the stream.
Heart Health
I am a cardiac nurse. I have educated many patients on cardiac health. The best education I can give you for heart health is to get moving.
When you move, you are circulating your cardiovascular system, so oxygen and nutrients are getting
Please for those who pray. Pray for my son's wife my sweet daughter-in-law, mother to my 2 years and 5 month-old grand children. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor the size of an egg. We are wait for more test to be done. Thank you, everyone!โค๏ธ Robin
You only have to have room for a pot, To grow something you can eat: It will taste better than store-bought and you will have the satisfaction of growing it!This little fig wants to bless me with some fruit. it is going under a window in the garage to protect it from the cold
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As winter season approaches, preparing your summer vegetable beds for the colder months is essential. While some beds may not receive enough sun during winter and won't be used for planting, it's crucial to maintain and protect the soil's health. Consider covering these beds
"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. They are but trifles, to be sure: but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable." - Joseph Addison
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Harvesting my potted sweet potatoes was a rewarding culmination of 120 days of nurturing and caring for these vibrant plants. As I gently dug my hands into the soil, I unearthed the treasures hidden sweet potatoes, each a testament to nature's resilience and the joy of home
I won't be one X much this week. I will be engaging with your post when I come back. I will be co hosting Keep-on-Keeping on Tuesday at 10pm eastern time. See you then! Love you all!โค๏ธ Robin
The Garden Continues to Give Beauty.
Deadheading flowers to encourage regrowth is a simple yet effective gardening practice that can breathe new life into your blossoms.
Just as I have these beautiful dried, deadheaded zinnia flowers before me, I can attest to the
Hey everyone,
I wanted to share some exciting news with you. I've refocused my main account here on gardening, sharing tips, inspiration, and all things green! ๐ฟ As for my alt account, I will focus on holistic health. This way, I can dive deeper into my passions and provide
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I am out in the garden, and the sky is blue!
I am checking out the greens I planted where my sweet potatoes grew. Tatsoi greens, also known as "tatsoi" or "spoon mustard," are a leafy green vegetable related to Bok Choy of the Brassicaceae family, including other cruciferous
Arugula and kale are more than just delicious leafy greens; they are nutritional powerhouses that can benefit your health significantly. These greens are rich in sulfur-containing compounds, such as sulforaphane, which plays a vital role in protecting your cells from free radical
I temporarily lost my blue check.
I changed my profile to:
My mission is to inspire small-scale gardening for fresh produce and self-reliance through permaculture principles.
My hope is to inspire others to embrace a bit of self-sufficiency in their food supply, reducing reliance on stores, and nurturing, a more direct and deeper connection with the source of their nourishment.
In permaculture, it is not just about the garden. Take my beloved tree in front of the house; it stands as a symbol of sustainability and the artful design that this permaculture entails. It's an all-season performer, providing beautiful flowers and shade when the scorching
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"When you are in the will of God: God will stand for you.
If God called you to a thing the responsibility is Gods.
You did not fail."
-SEGA L'eveilleur (Robin paraphrased) From Olukayode Olubunmi space on Dreams
I need to hear that! It was for me!
Arugula and kale are more than just delicious leafy greens; they are nutritional powerhouses that can benefit your health significantly. These greens are rich in sulfur-containing compounds, such as sulforaphane, which plays a vital role in protecting your cells from free radical
From the garden sweet potatoes. Iโve baked them in the oven now Iโm peeling them Iโm going to make them into sweet potato casserole. I do not use sugar. I use pecans to give the sweetness. Iโm doing my day before Thanksgiving food prep. I wish you all a blessed day.
I just got word from my son the surgeon did not do the surgery today. They want to put her on steroids. And wait two weeks for the surgery. Thanks for your prayers, love, and compassion!
~With kindness and love, weโll pave the way. To make the world brighter every day. Focusing on the positive will stand tall. Together, we will rise above it all. ~ ~ This is my garden and the woods behind the garden. The music is my granddaughter, playing piano. Turn on sound.
There was a little girl, just four years old, who spent her days in the garden, which was her playground, and every day was a new adventure.
The flower beds were a source of wonder. Bright, colorful zinnias stood tall, swaying in the breeze. Then, one day, a gopher made an
What do you get your gardening mom for Christmas well, one of my sons came up with a rosemary plant shaped like a Christmas tree that has Christmas lights on it. That will go in the herb garden after Christmas. Perfect gift! The whole house has the aroma of rosemary!
Making the Most of Small Spaces: The Permaculture Approach
In a world where space is often a luxury, permaculture offers a refreshing perspective on gardening. It's a sustainable, eco-friendly approach that teaches us to make the most of every inch, no matter how limited.
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Iโm like a kid in a candy store when I get my new seed catalogs. Now is the time to request them itโs not too late theyโll send them into the early spring. I think that requesting a seed catalog is a good idea when you plan on planting or gives you incentive to plant.
You too could have a Permaculture garden, area like where these lemons are. I have them growing on the wall. They donโt take up much space. They get the heat that radiates off the wall during the winter and all I need is to put the plastic over them to make a makeshift greenhouse
The garlic greens are 3 to 4 inches tall. The plant is putting all of its into to making the greens right now. Itโll be sometime in Spring that these greens will be long and they will be turning yellow. That is the clue I need to know itโs time to harvest the garlic bulbs.
As winter descends upon us, I've taken proactive measures to safeguard my cherished plants from the unforgiving chill.
My strawberry, rosemary, and peppermint, lovingly nestled in a blanket of protective leaves, are now snug and insulated against the cold.
The insulating
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Stress has become an unwanted companion in our daily lives. From listening to the News to working and personal challenges, stress can creep in, leaving us overwhelmed and emotionally drained. In times of turbulence, our pets are companions who provide us solace and support.
This post is to encourage you to start a garden. Cultivating a garden is a source of personal satisfaction and a connection to nature. Still, it reduces your dependence on supermarkets for fresh produce and can save you money in times when health and self-reliance are paramount.
This was only one plant.
See the earlier post of my harvest from my backyard. I have a whole dining room table. They are curing so they will store until next season.
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Sunlight is so important!
Melatonin hormone is created though the stimulation of sunlight on the retina and produced by the pineal gland.
For full benefit of the sunshine on your pineal gland you must not wear sunglasses.
โWhat sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.โโJoseph Addison
Important information: On what your follower-to-following ratio should be. Follower should be 60%, and following should be 40%; otherwise, you are not getting your maximum reach with your post, and I heard can take people who post on your post down in reach.
This is important
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Unfortunately, we recently experienced a frost that required me to harvest all my peppers.
As a part of my commitment to Permaculture, I shared a significant portion of the harvested peppers with others.
However, I still have some left, so I've decided to freeze them to
Maintaining skin pH balance for healthy skin video: The Why. As a cardiac nurse, I was on the unit based practice and I was the skin champion. I educated on skin care. I was in Nursing Shared governance research hospital wide. I took part in skin health research.
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Tomatoes fresh from the plant are such a tasty morsels.
They also have great nutritional value:
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamin C
Potassium
Vitamin K1
Folate (vitamin B9)
Plant compounds
Lycopene
Beta carotene
Naringenin
Chlorogenic acid
Good Morning X Community! Homemade granola for breakfast this morning with figs from the garden. Iโll be sharing the recipe for the granola in a later post.
The Secret to Yummy and Long-Storage Sweet Potatoes
Curing sweet potatoes is a crucial step from the garden to the table, especially when you've nurtured them from start to harvest. The two-week curing process has become my tradition, ensuring that the sweet potatoes reach their
My Makeshift Greenhouse
In the realm of citrus cultivation, where the resilience of precious trees meets the challenges of unforgiving winters, I've stumbled upon a solution that marries simplicity and effectiveness. As temperatures plummet below the 20ยฐF mark, I extend my
Today in the garden Iโm cleaning up some of my summer crops that are no longer producing. I do have crops like kale and arugula, that will winter over. I have to get the garden beds ready for my garlic, beets, carrots, and other root vegetables.
My garden story with the help of ChatGPT and Kaiber video. This is the first time I used either.
Robin moved into a cozy house with a smaller footprint three years ago. She is a passionate gardener. She had embarked on a permaculture journey to transform her tiny backyard into a
Amidst unforeseen crises like severe weather conditions or natural disasters, access to food from stores might become limited or cut off entirely.
This is where having a garden at home becomes a saving grace.
A personal garden provides a reliable source of fresh produce,
I really encourage you to purchase a minimum of three days CANNED food that you like, and could live on, but just eating from those cans. The food won't spoil, it won't take up a lot of space, and you can cycle through it. I love you, and I don't want you to be hungry if the
This is garlic from my gardenโs spring harvest. Iโm roasting this garlic for dipping olive oil, my husband loves to dip his bread into. The smell of garlic roasting feels the air with this aroma of you must have been working so long and hard in the kitchen! ๐
This is my 2023 sweet potato harvest. They are on the table for two weeks to cure. I have three different kinds of sweet potatoes, the Georgia Jets, the red skinned ones with white flesh and the purple skins with purple flesh. They each have different nutritional values And they
In soil rich, my hands find home, Where seeds of hope are gently sown. With tender care and loving art, I watch new life in growth impart.
From tiny sprouts to blooms so fair, Each petal whispers secrets rare. In the garden's embrace, I find, A tranquil haven for heart and mind.
Why stay dehydrated?
To prevent emergent situations such as a blood clot that could lead to a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. Your cardiovascular system has a massive need for fluids.
You must consider this when you are traveling, especially by air. It is also
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It is very cold outside.
I have been out breaking bunches of onions and transplanting them.
I do feel invigorated.
I am inside with a cuppa tea checking out X.
Before I do back out to the garden and do the same thing with strawberries. I am going to ask my neighbors if
A Technique to Manage Stress, Anxiety and Panic
We've all experienced moments of anxiety or even full-blown panic at some point in our lives. It's that overwhelming feeling that can leave us gasping for breath and struggling to regain control of our thoughts. In these moments,
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The deepest parts of us need beauty to be in balances: Homeostasis
Healing beauty is why we give flowers to the sick.
Drop a picture under this post of something you find beautiful and healing.
Green tea is packed with polyphenols a kind of antioxidant. Epigallocatechine-3-gallate (EGCG) the most potency. Green tea is anti-microbial. It has anti-inflammatory properties. Data is showing that a large amount of disease processes come from inflammation.
Good Morning X Family!
It feels good to have a social community in a world of disconnect.
X is a space to work toward unity with people all over the globe.
I want you to know I want your best interest. I want actual dialog.
Friendships are more important than being monetized to
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I am harvesting my carrots, cherry tomatoes, and peas In preparation for my winter crops of garlic and root vegetables that will thrive in the cool, crisp air.
Garlic cloves should be separated and placed in well-drained soil, ensuring ample space to grow and develop their
Granola is a healthy, hearty breakfast that will keep you satiated all morning. Pour any type of milk on it or mix it with yogurt. I add cinnamon too and I did that before I put this batch in the oven. Put dried fruit in it after itโs cooked such as raisins and dates. Then store
So organic gardening is not always easy. I went on vacation and came back to my kale being eaten away. โฆ
@charlesdowding
โฉ do you know what might have done this damage and how to prevent it? Thank you, for any advice!
Iโm raking up leaves from my crรชpe myrtle in the front yard. To put on my transplanted strawberries in a new bed to protect them over winter. This is part of Permaculture using what you have not letting anything go to waste.