Author Archives: The Holistic Gardener

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About The Holistic Gardener

author of wellness books, columnist, keynote speaker.

Grow your own almonds for beauty and health

Posted on April 17, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

I know this is going to sound a bit Mark Twain but the first almond tree I seen was in book. And an art book at that – first year of secondary school, on detention in the library (I know, … Continue reading →

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how to deal with dry skin

Posted on April 14, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Toil in soil (sandy or not) and exposure to drying winds mean dry skin is common in gardeners. UV damage also exacerbates dryness. Extreme weather and even just the seasonal dips and highs can affect production of sebum (the skin’s … Continue reading →

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What to eat more of to stop obesity and diabetes 2 risk

Posted on April 7, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Fad diets don’t work for long term weight management. You need to more sustainable. Moving more and eating less works for most. Some need to work up to that concept. But there are days you’re just hungry too. It’s what … Continue reading →

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Natural treatments for oily skin and seborrhoea

Posted on April 1, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

A greasy or oily skin type typically presents with open pores and an oily surface, which predisposes one to pimples, blackheads and potentially also acne (see pages in gardeners health) But before you despair, there is some good news: ‘oiliness’ … Continue reading →

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5 tricks to zing up the garden for spring

Posted on March 24, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

1. Lawn care/ Cut the grass – it not only adds to kerb appeal it’s good for you. A green lawn lowers systolic blood pressure and the smell of cut grass switches off stress hormones. The best treatment you can … Continue reading →

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natural cures for common ailments

Posted on March 18, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Just got the cover of my new book with mercier press. here’s a sneak preview/excerpt ACHES AND PAINS Many visits to the local pharmacy are to find remedies for sundry aches and pains. These are also perhaps the most common … Continue reading →

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springing into action

Posted on March 11, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Haven’t blogged in ages – busy working on finishing my latest book. All done and dusted now…. and just as the ancient romans and the ever more ancient Irish Fianna returned to hunting, sporting and war in March so too … Continue reading →

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NO DIG Gardening

Posted on November 27, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

At this time of the year Gardeners are often told dig over your plots now and the icy winter will break down the clumps into a fine fertile tilth. but if its not that cold a winter that wont happen … Continue reading →

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Great hair days

Posted on May 16, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

No matter what the time of year, the elements can play havoc with your hair but with summer here, frizzy weather, party invites and more pressure to be at your most radiant, its perhaps timely to look at how to … Continue reading →

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Loving lovage

Posted on March 27, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is in the same botanical family as celery and that’s kind of evident from its celery- like flavour and aroma and indeed its utilization in culinary terms in many similar ways to how we use celery – … Continue reading →

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