Mar 31, 2025 ● By Peggy Malecki
Spring’s arrival brings blooming flowers, migrating birds, and Earth Day inspiration. Embrace nature, sustainable habits, and seasonal delights while enjoying the beauty of April!
Feb 28, 2025 ● By Peggy Malecki
With the spring equinox near, signs of spring are emerging in Chicago! Birds, budding trees, and early flowers greet us. March also celebrates National Nutrition Month—explore personalized wellness!
Apr 30, 2021
Before summer is upon us, please make it your priority to take in all the joys that May has to offer and to share that wonder of discovery with others in your life. Enjoy the unmistakable aroma of a warm spring rainstorm, watch for new birds at a feeder or in a local park and visit a natural area to soak up some spring sunshine.
Mar 31, 2021
Our dwellings can be a source of unseen toxins for families and pets alike, so we’ve included several articles to help with spring cleaning for your home, and also a look at eco-conscious clothing and pet trends. Evanston-based architect Nate Kipnis shares his insights on sustainable eco-homes. With writer Sue Markgraf, author Sheryl DeVore inspires us to discover and share urban wildlife in the upcoming City Nature Challenge (and be sure to check out Randy Kambic’s interview with Sheryl in the Wise Words department).
Feb 26, 2021 ● By Polly Liontis
Mother Earth is awakening from the depths of her winter hibernation with nutrients stirring as she massages and softens the shells of seeds beginning their journey toward the surface. This eternal process can provide a roadmap to follow so that we may also awake, flourish and blossom like our surroundings. Polly Liontis of Zen Shiatsu Chicago explains how Chinese medicine philosophy provides some lessons.
Feb 26, 2021
March is upon is! After the jarring reality of February’s snow and cold, it’s time for a literal breath of spring when a new season officially begins on March 20 at the equinox.
May 01, 2020
Many Chicago area spring plant sales are still on schedule, but have moved online for ordering, with social distanced delivery and curbside pick-up options. Plant sales are a great way to support local nonprofits, get sustainable native plants and stay healthy with vegetable plants for your garden.
Apr 30, 2020
Holistic, non-invasive, drug-free treatments to calm the sympathetic nervous system for allergy sufferers.
Mar 31, 2020
One thing we can do for ourselves and our families now is to stay connected with nature and mindfully focus on the more positive things in our world.
Feb 29, 2020
In our main feature this month, “The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet,” April Thompson shares some secrets for adopting a more plant-based lifestyle. We’ve included plenty of recipes to get you started, as well as tips for vegan fitness. Plants also tie into this issue in other ways, as we explore the houseplant craze (ZZ plants anyone?) and take a look at the potentials of both industrial hemp crops and CBD.
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