Looking for a productive but beautiful garden?

Apr 23, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

Try growing edible flowers ! These plants are all relatively easy to grow and produce flowers you can eat! Try using these beauties on top of cupcakes, as a cocktail garnish, or in a salad ! Edible flowers are also a fun gardening activity for kids! Do you have any of...

There’s so much to think about when you’re first starting a garden ☘️- what type of plants, how much light your plot gets, how to set up a watering system.

Apr 22, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

But you might also want to consider what’s in your soil ! Turns out, soil in older neighborhoods tend to contain higher levels of lead since those houses were built before the ban of lead paint in 1978. But don’t worry, here are a few easy solutions! 1) Get your soil...

We’ve seen a revival of “victory gardens” in recent months as a way to reliably get fruit

Apr 21, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

and veggies when going to the grocery store is not a possibility (or they’re always out of stock!). Growing your own produce is rewarding, fun, and a great educational tool for kids! Plus, a backyard garden is organic! You also don’t have to have a large...

Spring weather + staying at home = sudden urge to be in our backyard all day ☀️.

Apr 20, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

That’s why there’s never been a better time to start gardening! First things first: compost. Starting your own compost bin is super beneficial for any garden and it’s easier to set up than you think! Check the link in bio to learn more about the basics of composting...

Yoga can make you feel om-azing (get it?

Apr 16, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

). We love that it’s as good for your mind as it is for your body ‍♀️! But your yoga mat may be hiding some chemicals that are not great for your health . Before your next practice, check out our latest article on why you might want to invest in a new yoga mat. Link...

Looking for a natural way to clean your yoga mat ?

Apr 15, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

We’ve got you covered! This DIY yoga mat spray will keep your equipment clean and smelling fresh. Plus, you can easily make it with ingredients you probably already have at your house!

Yoga is the perfect workout to try during sheltering in place ‍♀️.

Apr 14, 2020Karen Wang, PhD

You don’t need a lot of space or equipment but you still get great exercise! Plus adults and kids can both do it! But a lot of yoga mats are made from synthetic materials like PVC and PU ‍♀️. You don’t have to let harmful materials ruin your om though! We’ve rounded...