The Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre is proud to announce that we are hosting the Association of Forest Therapy and Nature Programs training program from August 6-13. The AFTN provides training in Forest...
Introducing Guided Forest Therapy in the Ottawa Region, The Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre is proud to announce that we are hosting the Association of Forest Therapy and Nature Programs training program from...
It is still a few weeks before we host the 7 day Forest Therapy Guide Training at the EcoWellness Centre (Aug 6-14/17) and I thought it might be a good idea to...
Edible Forest Garden Design
An idea whose time has come
By Kaia Nightingale
When I look at how much less labour is needed to put perennial food on my plate rather than annual, I scratch...
As a little girl growing up in a German family, group saunas followed by an exhilarating roll in the snow were a common way to socialize with our guests. Everyone would emerge...
Ayurvedic tips for summer health…
Ayurvedic medicine gives us lovely tips on how prevent common imbalances of summer: heat rash, summer diarrhea, burning eyes, hives, rashes, burning feet, irritability, frustration and outbursts of...
Did you know that water levels this spring are the lowest since the early 1900's? If you are on a well wanting to avoid going dry or in the city trying to...
Sitting at my kitchen window again, I'm listening to birds and enjoying blossom-scented air wafting in through screens keeping an army of mosquitos at bay. It's my favourite time of year despite...
Mission Statement
On Saturday May 23, 2015, activists around the world will, once again, unite to March Against Monsanto.
Why do we march?
Research studies have shown that Monsanto’s genetically-modified foods can lead to serious...
Courtesy of thegardengrazer.com
Vegan, gluten-free
Makes about 2-3 large salads
Ingredients
15 oz. can chickpeas
2/3 cup BBQ sauce
1 large head romaine
1 cup corn (I thaw frozen corn)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded carrots
2-3 green onions
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