Paul Johnston

A ripe carambola fruit, also known as starfruit, with one whole and one sliced piece revealing the star-shaped cross-section, on a white background.

Carambola Fruit: A Delicious Star Fruit Guide

If you haven’t tasted carambola yet, you’re missing a tropical ...

A heart-shaped glass bowl filled with shelled peanuts on a wooden surface, symbolizing the heart-healthy benefits of peanuts.

Discover the Health Benefits of Peanuts: A Nutritious Snack

Peanuts could easily claim the title of one of the ...

Fresh limes, some whole and others cut into halves and wedges, on a kitchen countertop.

How Much Juice is in a Lime? Tips for Cooking & Cocktails

Limes are a favorite in both kitchens and bars, but ...

A vibrant orange Calendula flower covered in water droplets with a ladybug on one of its petals, set against a soft-focus background of greenery and sunlight.

Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Calendula Flowers

When I first came across calendula flowers, their bright orange ...

Multiple shelves with LED grow lights illuminating various herbs in a controlled indoor environment.

Best Grow Lights for Herbs: The Ultra Guide

If you’ve ever wished for fresh herbs right within reach, ...

Two glass jars filled with fresh lemon balm leaves, tied with twine, sitting on a wooden surface.

How to Preserve Lemon Balm: An Easy Methods Guide

Lemon balm is one of my favorite herbs, full of ...

A kitchen counter with various baking ingredients and utensils, featuring bowls of white powder presumed to be stevia, a natural sweetener, alongside other baking essentials.

Baking with Stevia for Healthier Treats: Delicious Guilt-Free

If you’ve ever felt a twinge of guilt after enjoying ...

An aerial view of a permaculture garden with concentric zones of vegetation surrounding a central house.

Permaculture Zones: A Guide to Sustainable Gardening

Picture turning your backyard into a flourishing ecosystem that provides ...

A jar of ground cherry jam with golden, translucent berries visible through the glass, placed next to a plate of fresh ground cherries in natural sunlight.

How to Make Delicious Ground Cherry Jam? All You Need

If you haven’t tasted ground cherry jam yet, you’re in ...

A wooden bowl filled with fresh, white coconut flakes is prominently displayed in the foreground. In the background, there are halved coconuts and additional bowls containing various forms of coconut, including one with brown sugar and another with solidified coconut oil.

How to Make Coconut Oil at Home: A Simple Step-by-Step

Coconut oil has become a staple in the wellness world, ...

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