“When you take the time to grow what you love, wonderful things happen.”
— Emily Murphy
Gardening season has officially arrived, and our April book of the month is as fresh as a spring breeze.
Grow What You Love, written by organic gardener and Pass the Pistil blogger Emily Murphy, is a book that captures the spirit of spring within its pages.
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The days are getting longer, flowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are singing. Spring is here, and that means it’s time to add some fresh spring flavours to your cooking.
Whether you’re preparing for Sunday lunch or need some spring-inspired ideas for dinner with friends, these light and brightly flavoured recipes will bring a taste of spring to your table.
Bon appétit!
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A Guest Blog for International Day of Happiness by Cheryl Rickman
March 20 is International Day of Happiness and this year's theme is “Happier Together”, focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us. In The Happiness Bible, wellbeing author Cheryl Rickman explores what we can do to widen and deepen our connection with each other.
Community Matters
Today, with social media becoming all-consuming, we are more connected than we have ever been, in a virtual sense; but in reality, studies have revealed that many people still feel alone. All the more reason to make an effort to increase real-world connections. As well as forging strong bonds with those we are especially fond of, it’s important to build “bridging connections” to unite different groups within a community.
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