We Belong Outdoors

The First Twenty Rides

How do you get through fear of learning something new? Join me for a story of deciding to learn how to mountain bike. I share my plan and results and also the short video that explains how you can ...

Manuka Oil is a Handy Home Companion

  Manuka Oil Its flowers are sublime, bright pink or white in an ocean of leafy dark green. You know something must be going on because the plant is so incredibly unique in its presentation. Manuka...

How to Soothe Sandfly Bites

You tried to avoid sandflies, but you got bites anyway We've all been there. My guess is that you are visiting this page because you, your husband (just guessing!) or your child has bug bites. And ...

Hi Neighbor - Chia Sisters

Hi there, With respect for the millions of stories that are playing out right now in our world, I'm stopping by to check in on you. Life is rich right now, that's my secret code for a heady mix of ...

Twenty Years Outdoors

December 12, 2019 is a special day, as twenty years ago John and I were married. We also call it the birth day of Goodbye SANDFLY, because we gave away bottles to all of our guests. December 12, 19...

Lettuce Tips

I want to share some lettuce growing revelations, because home-grown lettuce and greens is a worthy mission. From years of attempting to provide a continuous supply of greens for my family, I have...

Hot Pepper promises

We sent out 22 little boxes of chilli peppers just before the holidays, and I left our plants looking very tidy. What a great way to gracefully deal with excess. It was very satisfying to do. Below...

Top TEN Tips for Dealing with Sandflies and Black Flies

Better Outdoor Tips Whether you call them Sandflies or Black flies they are the same ferocious bugs. With the fun of summer comes the buzz and bites of bugs. After several years of living and raisi...

Seeeeeeds!

Seeds are wonderful balls of potential! They house the DNA to grow a mature living species, then produce 100’s of replicas of themselves to spread far and wide and multiply all over again. I'm enam...

A Hug for You and Green Toothpaste

Must keep it simple, as the 10 days before Christmas are complex enough. First, if you're feeling hectic- I've got a hug for you and invite you to pass it along. Second, Goodbye Ouch and Goodbye Sa...