Welcome to the corner of The Gentle Table where life extends beyond the kitchen. Here, I share my personal journey toward a kinder, more mindful lifestyle through gardening adventures, sustainable living tips, and little day-to-day snippets from our home. Whether you’re curious about eco-friendly practices, home gardening, plant-based inspiration, or simple ways to live gently, this space is a journal where food, gardening and compassion intersect.
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Gratitude This Christmas and Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe we’re already at the tail end of 2025. This year has moved quickly and been a true whirlwind. Before anything else, I want to say…
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Finding Joy in the Mess: A Gentle Holiday Reminder to Slow Down
Pigs have a bad rap. The word itself is often used as an insult- for someone dirty, greedy, or vulgar. Yet behind the almost human-like eyes of my porcine…
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My Spicy Misadventure: Hot Pepper Harvest Gone Wrong
The last few days of summer found me in the garden, harvesting an impressive rainbow of heat from one of my raised beds. Red hot chili peppers, jalapeños, Trinidad…
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Overcoming Greenhouse Challenges: Lessons From a Plant Invasion
When my husband and I first set out to build a greenhouse on our little farm, we had visions of lush, thriving plants, baskets of produce, and maybe even…
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Save Money and the Planet: Easy Ways to Cut Food Waste
Have you ever opened your fridge and found wilted lettuce or forgotten leftovers hiding in the back? You’re not alone — food waste is a global problem, and the…
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Getting Creative with Food Scraps: Easy Ways to Cut Food Waste
One of the easiest ways to reduce food waste (and save money in the process) is to get a little creative with what we often think of as “scraps.”…
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