Why I’m so obsessed with creating a jungle in my own garden…
Getting ready to wrap the bananas (Musa basjoo) last November, with my head groundsman. As soon as we moved to a house that had more than three square feet of garden space the kids loved getting involved. We’re fortunate now to have a decent sized outdoor space in which to dig and grow stuff. Like all parents, I think it’s pretty important to help kids experience the excitement [...]
Using the humble Hosta to create the lush look of the tropics
Hosta Sum & Substance A little information about the humble Hosta Named after Dr. Nicholaus Host, physician to the emperor of Austria (1761–1834). Countless hybrids have been raised, mainly in the United States in recent years. They are all clump forming and can become [...]
Whole food plant based diet – Say what?
First of all, let’s drop the ‘diet’ thing. This isn’t a diet, nor a fad. A whole food plant based diet is also different to a vegan diet. Whole Food - This describes natural foods that have not been processed (or minimally). Whole and unrefined. Fruits, [...]
Why I’m so obsessed with creating a jungle in my own garden…
Getting ready to wrap the bananas (Musa basjoo) last November, with my head groundsman. As soon as we moved to a house that had more than three square feet of garden space the kids loved getting involved. We’re fortunate now to have a decent [...]
Cheat Sheet – Highest Iron Content in common foods, nuts and seeds. Easy Pickings!
If you're trying to get the most nutrition for you kids or your family with as little effort as possible, just gravitate towards the nuts and seeds with the most iron in. That way when you're in the supermarket with an array of choice in front [...]
Cheat Sheet – Iron Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) UK – Are you getting enough?
Let's cut to the chase here. I just want to make sure we all (my family and I) get our RDA of iron each day in the easiest way possible with only plant based foods. What my own children decide is an 'edible food' however, can [...]
Child Approved Green Smoothies For Kids – Plant Based & Vegan
Packed nutrition in a very drinkable green smoothie. Approved by my own kids! Yep. You know it's true and it's my tried and tested long term solution. Works for me, and the kids drink them without any fuss whatsoever, and you'll be amazed what you can [...]