Author: Jennica Morales

Jennica Morales is a mother, avid organic gardener, herbalist, and writer deeply rooted in the principles of permaculture design. Living with her husband and four children on a remote off-grid homestead in Payette County, Idaho, she is a firm believer in self-sufficiency and living a simple life close to nature. Jennica dedicates her time to foraging, managing her gardens, chickens, and rabbits, and teaching organic gardening. She leads plant walks and is passionate about educating others on sustainable practices. When she's not out there getting her hands dirty, she enjoys baking with her children, making herbal infusions, and hand-making botanical soaps. Her life seamlessly blends family, farming, and an unabashed love for nature.

DIY

How to Make a DIY Wattle Raised Garden Bed: You Won’t Believe How Simple It Is!
ByJennica Morales April 15, 2024January 12, 2026

There’s a moment every spring when I’m standing in the garden with a bundle of fresh branches in my hands, soil already on my fingers, and it’s obvious this is the right way to build a bed. No plastic edges. No power tools. Just wood,…
Gardening Tips & Tricks

8 Deadly Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make While Growing Dahlias for Jaw-Dropping Blooms!
ByJennica Morales April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

Dahlias, with their lavish blossoms and array of forms and hues, have captured my heart as well as the hearts of many gardeners who have a penchant for both the understated and the bold. These summer stunners deliver a visual feast and are surprisingly straightforward…