Bøger af Linda Gray

My Soul Talks to Trees chronicles a woman's life well spent as a mother, daughter, sister, artist, teacher, counselor, wife, and lover. Brought up in a family of independent but often misunderstood women, Linda raised four children of her own, each with unique temperaments and talents she sought to nurture. Creating a home for her family while teaching writing to inner-city high school students and women prisoners, she loved as boldly and passionately as she sought truth and guidance from the world of nature and the world of spirit. My Soul Talks to Trees is a heartfelt, witty, deeply soulful collection of poems.

In 2004, I visited Costa Rica for the first time and went home with a deed to 200-acres of land. I built my farm and developed the rest of the property into ten large farm lots-building roads, bridges, a water system, and electric service. Realizing my retirement dreams, I created a successful horseback tour business called Rancho Tranquilo, and spent my days taking riders to the gorgeous waterfalls in our valley. For nine years, I lived with, and learned from, my Tico neighbors who adopted me as a member of the community. Eventually, I sold my farm and tour business, and moved up the coast to a beach house with one horse: my soulmate, Ares. Everything was falling into place...until six months later, when a horrific tragedy changed everything. The book details my life in both a small Costa Rican mountain village and a more "gringo-ized" beach community. I describe local traditions and events as I experienced them-a true version of living in Costa Rica not provided by the tour books or real estate people. You'll learn about the culture, what to expect, and how to adapt. There is no sugar coating here. My story is authentic and riddled with hilarity...worthy of your time even if the idea of a move to Costa Rica isn't in your future. If you are a horse owner or lover, hang on for the ride!

Complete Guide to Growing and Cultivating Herbs and Spices is a must-have book for all garden aficionados. It's packed with practical information for propagating, growing, using, and preserving herbs and spices in large or small spaces to help make you more self-sufficient. Author Linda Gray emphasizes clay pot and container gardening for small spaces. Each plant profile contains growing advice for each herb or spice including how to prepare the soil, when to sow and plant, when to harvest and gather, and how to use each herb and spice in food. Herbs include aloe vera, basil, bay leaves, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, and more! Spices include caraway, chili peppers, garlic, horse radish mustard, poppies, saffron and others! Be inspired to create new culinary delights with herb and spice infused recipes, complete with beautiful full-color photography. Become more self-sufficient and one with nature when you grow and cultivate your own herbs and spices.

Some herbs grow vigorously, some are tender and need special growing conditions, some are annuals, some perennials, some you can grow indoors, all can be grown in pots or directly into the ground. This directory of herbs and spices provides useful information to help you grow a selection of these flavour-enhancing foods in small or large spaces.