As a woman in my 50s, self-care has shifted from chasing results to embracing maintenance, presence, and deep listening. This week, I am studying Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), a plant I have relied on for years for hair and skin care, but only recently began growing myself. When my neighbour (who knows I have…
Thyme has become one of my most-reached-for herbs, both in the kitchen and in my personal wellness routine. This week, I’m studying Jamaican thyme as part of my Plant of the Week series, a small but steady presence in my container garden and in my daily rituals. I am still new to gardening, so this…
Container gardening for beginners is transforming my small backyard into a thriving green space, and it can do the same for you, even if you’re starting with just one pot on a balcony. I won’t pretend I’ve always been a gardener. In fact, just a few months ago, the idea of growing my own food…
My wellness journey began not with inspiration, but with grief, and the fierce determination to never let preventable loss happen again. There comes a moment in life when everything slows down just enough for you to listen. For me, that moment didn’t arrive gently. It came through loss, fear, and a deep need to first…