Amy Parker

Life is better with healthy food!
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Don't lose it 🌎 Reuse it! ♻️

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Growing our own food is so rewarding.

It's surprising how much more we care for that tomato when we see it transition from growing it, to eating it.

It makes a difference & tastes better!

#organic #gardening #greens #tomatoes #veggies

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@sianrobinson101 Try a dentk mouth guard ($5) while you sleep.. (grinding teeth at night) stress usually.. also curling your toes and clenching. Exploring the forest is a great stress fix.
Shin-rin-yoku (forest bathing: science in behind its healing)

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

The sunshine is finally here!!

Been away creating a new business, hope all is well. ✌️

Get those squares ready!
#StillWithYou #outgardening 🌱

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

4 Square Gardening breaks a rectangle into 4 sections..

-heavy feeders (squash, melon)
-medium feeders (tomato, pepper)
-light feeders (root veg)
-soil builders (legumes, peas, beans)

Rotate seasonally to not deplete the soil nutrients & prevent diseases.

#garden #planning

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Good morning!

#foxglove #flowers

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Every sunflower has two sides

& they are both beautiful!

#perspective #MindfulMonday
#Mindfulness 🌻

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@SibbaldMary Thanks Mary! The best part of the garden is bounty & we get to share!! 😋

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

A treat for the eyes & mouth.
Fall colors are wonderful!

Need lycopene & a blast of vitamins?
Head for red ❤

Need a boost of iron & minerals?
Go for yellow 💛

#eathealthy #organic #tomatoes

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Legend has it, the spikiness of the flower was meant to pierce the heart of its recipient with love.

Gladiolas still blooming bright!
#Autumnvibes #love 🍁❤

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@VinFarmer This put a smile of my face.👍🥰

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@onlynow15 Glad to help! Yes, Hollyhock it is!

I've found forest bathing also helps when I feel frazzled or uncertain (Shinrinyoku), also why I love gardening, to slow down time in this fast paced world.

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Each moment is a gift.

Each flower a decoration.

Life is a party.

Live it, love it, make it happen.

YOU deserve to be happy.

Enjoy it.

#tuesdayvibe #Mindfulness

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Zinnia + Fritillary = Magic 🌟

#pollinators #flowers

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@FopianoJoy 🔥

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@matthewtheplant He he, love the leaf intro for the reveal, 😉😁 , well done Matthew👍 also, yum!

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@Vero2oo7 Sweet potato greens are yummy! (Saute like Spinach)

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Growing your own food doean't have to be hard.

Grapes are worth having!

(Somerset seedless are delish)
#growyourown #thankmelater

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Almost too pretty to eat!

#organic 💜 #broccoli

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@Terry07233422 Farmers Almanac is predicting one of the coldest winters in years, with above snow fall average. 🥶

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

Pickle time!

Summer eats = Winter treats

#snowiscoming 😬🥶

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@onlynow15 Hot water bath pickles.. I use a dilly bean recipe we like best ⬇️
(Ball blue book of canning book is my favorite go to.)

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@Terry07233422 Nice!!

[Amy Parker @GrowingShield]

@Terry07233422 No thank goodness!
Although there have been mid September snows. 🤞 for Oct