Beyond The Garden

Live your best life! Learn about the different things you can do with your harvest, the latest healthy lifestyle trends, and ways you can make an impact outside of the garden.

COVID-19: A Planetary Reset Button?

Martyna Król

“May you live in interesting times” is a phrase I have read more lately than ever before. Said to be an ancient Chinese curse (published in my adopted county’s own Yorkshire Post), it implies that ‘uninteresting’ times are peaceful and tranquil, while the ‘interesting’ ones are those of troubles. Indeed, these days are interesting. Nothing…

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Diving For Treasure: The Ugly Truth About Dumpsters

In the dark of the night, Cameron Macleish grabs his flashlight and crate, ready to carry out his work. He stops his van and approaches a large dumpster, hurdling himself over the edge and into the pile of trash inside. While many people would look on in horror, Cameron knows there’s a good possibility he’ll…
April 10, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Easy DIY: All-Natural Disinfecting Cleaning Solution

Maybe your local supermarket has run out of household cleaners and disinfectants. Or perhaps you’re looking for an effective, all-natural option without any harsh chemicals. In any case, it’s possible to make a homemade cleaning spray to keep your home spic, span, and germ-free!  This household cleaner is easy to make and smells divine, courtesy…
March 20, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Nothing Says Happy Valentine’s Day Like Flowers

What are you giving your special someone this Valentine’s Day? If you answered flowers or roses, you’re not alone! Today is the busiest holiday of the year for florists around the world.  An estimated 250 million roses are produced for Valentine’s Day every year! According to data collected by an IPSOS Floral Tracking Study, 28%…
February 14, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Beehaviors: The Festooning Of Bees (Part 3)

We humans, with our particle accelerators and Wikipedia, like to think we are the smartest species on Earth. Yet still, a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise remains secret from us, even though other species seem to consider it elementary.  For instance, there isn’t a single person who can fully explain the behavior of bees…
January 31, 2020
Martyna Król

Mushrooms Provide All-Natural Remedies For Humans And The Planet

Mushrooms are all the rage these days; from their magical healing qualities and health benefits to their impact on supporting and repairing our natural ecosystems, mushrooms are claiming their spot as the most health-promoting ‘superspecies’ today. Paul Stamets is a mycologist known around the world. He says mushrooms have the potential to solve some of…
January 24, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs