Monthly Archives: July 2010
Silver Diamond: A Look Inside the Nation’s 1st LEED Silver Baseball Stadium
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take a backstage tour of the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. I was thrilled as I have enjoyed watching several games since the stadium opened in 2008. And last year, I wrote a … Continue reading
Filed under DC, eco-friendly, environment, green
Jewelweed
While hiking in the mountains recently, I came across several patches of Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis). The plants were lush, and several were about 4 feet high. I carefully picked off about two cups of leaves, stems and flowers, with the … Continue reading
Save the Seeds! Ecolocity DC to host a seed saving workshop July 20
I received an email from Ecolocity DC yesterday, announcing that they will be holding a seed saving workshop next week. Ecolocity helps to educate residents and groups in the Metro DC area on how to build environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable … Continue reading
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Rødgrød Med Fløde: Danish Raspberry Dessert
Before I was born, my mother undertook post-graduate studies at an international study center. Since cooking was her passion, she collected recipes from her fellow classmates reflecting a wide array of cultures. One of her favorites was a Danish berry … Continue reading
Filed under environment, food, natural, organic, recipes
How to Make a Skin-Nourishing Herbal Salve
If you have a yard, chances are you are growing the ingredients for a skin soothing herbal infusion without even trying! Plantain (Plantago major) is considered a weed, but it also contains natural constituents that are wonderful for your skin. … Continue reading
Filed under beauty, ethnobotany, herbal, herbalism, herban lifestyle, natural, recipes, tutorial
Join Us at the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market on July 10th!
I am happy to announce that Herban Lifestyle will be participation in the 2010 Ballston Arts & Crafts Market starting on July 10th! Held every second Saturday from May through October, the Ballsotn Arts & Crafts Market is Arlington’s premier juried … Continue reading
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