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An herb spiral is a 3-foot-tall coiled raised bed that fits 10+ herbs in a 5-foot circle — using gravity, drainage, and sun exposure to give every plant exactly what it needs. ✨

Most herb gardens go flat. The problem: rosemary and thyme need dry, fast-draining soil in full sun, while parsley and cilantro prefer cool, moist roots in partial shade. A flat bed forces them all into the same conditions.

A spiral solves this by stacking soil in a rising coil. The top is hot, dry, and sun-exposed — perfect for Mediterranean herbs. The base stays cool, shaded by the spiral itself, and holds more moisture — ideal for tender leafy herbs.

✨ Build materials: stacked stones, broken concrete, or reclaimed bricks. No mortar needed. Fill with a mix of garden soil, compost, and gravel for drainage. Total cost: under $20 if using salvaged stone, free if using found materials.

Place rosemary and thyme at the top. Oregano and sage in the middle. Basil and parsley at the base. Mint goes outside the spiral entirely — it will take over any shared bed.

One 5-foot herb spiral replaces six separate containers and produces enough fresh herbs to supply a kitchen year-round in mild climates.

The hidden benefit: the stone walls absorb heat during the day and release it slowly at night, creating a microclimate 5-8°F warmer than the surrounding garden — extending your herb season by weeks on each end.

Maitake w Kobe beef, broccolini w water chesnuts, crisp fingerling potatoes & balsamic-glazed heirloom carrots...
Tastes like divinely-guided, adaptation.

Ohhhhhbsessed😛

This is nature, boasting it's beauty & immunity support, for us to enjoy.
Please, find it & get fabulous

4 Immune-Boosting Benefits of Turkey Tail Mushroom Turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms. Here are 4 immune-boosting benefits of the turkey tail mushroom.

Cordyceps
The most sinister & deliciously healthy combination

Movie plot:
Genetically-modified Cordyceps develop the ability to infect & subdue humankind...

I'll never sleep soundly again.

Cordyceps: The Ancient Tonic for Energy, Vitality, and Longevity in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Imagine a single herb that has the power to boost your energy, strengthen your lungs, enhance your vitality, and promote longevity—all while balancing your body’s inner harmony. Enter Cordyceps, a revered mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for centuries to revitalize both body and spirit. With its potent ability to tonify Kidney Yang and nourish your Jing, Cordyceps could be your key to lasting vitality and vibrant health.
https://radianthealthproject.org/articles-2-2/medicinal-mushrooms-2/cordyceps-the-ancient-tonic-for-energy-vitality-and-longevity-in-traditional-chinese-medicine/

I cube mine like tofu, & they soak up a broth/sauce like a Hoover.

Discover the Impressive Health Benefits of Lion's Mane Mushroom: Backed by Science! What is there to say about a mushroom that looks like a fluffy white lion (how it got its name)? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been both a culinary mushroom and medicine throughout history. It has a delicate flavor and powerful health-promoting compounds w

A good start to the fun

Mushrooms That Heal from Brain to Belly!
1. Shiitake
• Fights inflammation
• Supports digestion & immunity
🥗 Sauté or toss into soups

2. Lion’s Mane
• Brain booster
• Gut-friendly nootropic
☕ Add to tea or coffee blends

3. Maitake
• Full of antioxidants
• Strengthens your immune system
🍲 Best in broths & miso soup

4. Portobello
• Rich in B vitamins
• Antioxidant-loaded meat swap
🍔 Grill for hearty, healthy meals

5. Cordyceps
• Boosts stamina & energy
• Supports athletic performance
🏃 Use pre-workout for natural endurance

6. Yellow Oyster
• Bright, beautiful & full of minerals
• Helps fight inflammation
🍳 Stir-fry or sauté for a nutrient pop

Sweep, scoop, breathe, resolve
Hurt, mend, hurt, accept, breathe, resolve
Hurt no more. Breathe, Grow

-Ian

Yunmen (Lu2)
"Cloud Gate"

Support your Lungs!

In our bodies, Metal is represented by the Lungs and Large Intestine – essentially taking in and letting go.

And so, the Metal Element governs respiration - the Lungs “grasp” Qi from the heavens and draw it inward for our body to use; and the Large Intestine has the function of eliminating what is unnecessary from our bodies - both mental and physical.

If the Metal Element is out of balance, we might be prone to respiratory issues (such as bronchitis, shortness of breath, coughs, allergies, nasal congestion, emphysema, colds, sore throats), or digestive issues (such as constipation, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain).

To maintain a healthy Metal Element our primary goal is to support the Lung meridian system and by extension the immune system. Deep-breathing techniques are your best friend here because they help the Lungs to circulate Qi around the body. Try practicing Qigong (a blend of moving meditation and exercise) for the same reason.



Next week we’ll be looking at Metal and what we eat!

We begin with a student's exploration of the Fall season, the Lung channel & the holistic significance of Acupuncture point Lu1 (Lung 1):

Zhongfu (Lu1)
"Letting Go"

Sinking in, awake.
Gathered space for sulfur breath,
amid ginger sap-

Ian

DO THIS Massage (LU1) to Strengthen HEART, LUNGS _ Qigong Massage Daily #shorts

I wanted to have these completed by today, but the story is too important to be rushed...
Stay tuned

To anyone who already owns my work;

🥳I've been cooking up a lil' treat for ya!!!😘

To anyone who doesn't;

This weekend, I'm releasing 3 new pieces:
- Part 3 of my Chakra series ("Manipura"), -Re-releasing "Notes on Flying Hawk"(with a new Oglala Lakota headdress)!
- And I'm beginning to ship prints of my long-anticipated, fresh off the easel's Certificate of Authenticity.

Stay on the look-out!

AND please share, so I can reach everyone who's purchased my work & deliver them a Certificate!!
John Arbenz, you get prints 1/100 & 2/100 Katie Short-McNeice, you get 3/100..The first 100 will be limited-edition prints. I think I've sold over 70 artworks, to date.

l'm...so...excited to be able to offer this bonus to those who've trusted & invested in my passion for artmaking. Dm me for Cert Details, or to hang my work in your home or office

Cheers

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