Nasturtium Salad

Posted on by Jean Campbell

This is not a flower arrangement. Out on the deck, I have a big washtub full of nasturtiums. They are bright and cheery, and every morning I'm greeted with a big burst of color. The best part, however, is that these lovelies make a tasty addition to salads and sandwiches. The large round leaves fit perfectly between sliced cheese and sandwich meat. Cut the leaves into slices and add to your salad mix and then garnish with the flowers. It is beautiful on the table, nourishing for the body,... Continue reading

Conscious Capitalism: A Book Review

Posted on by Jean Campbell

What a fabulous read! I really couldn't put this thing down. Written by the Co-CEO of Whole Foods and co-founder of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., John Mackey, along with Raj Sisodia, co-founder and trustee of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., and professor of marketing at Bentley University, this book gave me hope of a brighter future for our world, in business dealings and otherwise. After years immersed in corporate America where my ideas of a kinder business philosophy were often looked upon as... Continue reading

As God Is My Witness, I’ll Never Go Hungry!!!

Posted on by Jean Campbell

There are edible wonders, right out there in your very own yard, or park, or wood! I have a very unique, creative, and interesting daughter. Melissa already farms circles around me. Now she has taken to foraging. It makes for exciting mother/daughter adventures. She came over Monday and we decided that my very own yard would be the first place we looked for edible treasures. Off to the back we went in search of our bounty. We picked the last of my winter greens to serve with black beans... Continue reading

Urban Farming, the Productive Way

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"If you plant it, it will grow," turns out to not necessarily be the case. I'm approaching my third summer of attempting to supply our little two-person family with wholesome, organic, homegrown vegetables. My original idea was to use only the composts I created from my kitchen scraps and fall leaves. Fail. :( Things grew. They did not flourish. Reality hit me square across the face about a month after I purchased my EarthBox. The kit comes with a cool little rectangular planter, complete... Continue reading