I am packing up my car today and super excited to be a part of the 2020 Northwest Flower and Garden Show. This is the week where spring really blooms in the Pacific Northwest. The Washington State Convention Center is the place to be, if you are a Plant lover, Gardener, or just want to be with some super cool people. I will be talking all about my love of lavender on Saturday with a book signing to follow. On Sunday I get to team up with Sue Goetz and Rachael Witt and prese

I am back from Belton, Texas and The Mother Earth News Fair. It was the best weekend and I met so many super nice people. Thank you to everyone that came to my talks, workshops and just stopped to talk. It was a great fair with some really good speakers (I even got to go to a few.) We had a nice "Lavender Breakfast" before the fair started and I could not have done it without Marc and Nancy Walton of Xanadu Acres and Brad Fast of Lavender Cove Lavender Farms. If you are i

Share some love and natural beauty this Valentine's day with DIY body care products. They are easy to create and I have the recipes for you! Here are two super simple ones that you can make at home using easy to find ingredients -- Happy LOVE day!!! (Oh and you will want to make a few extras for yourself too - Everybody deserves love and self care.) Valentine Bath Bombs Use a heart shaped muffin tin or mold for instant holiday theme or you can also pick up a round bath bomb

I was just given a coupon code that I want to pass on to all of your! If you are buying Passes to the Mother Earth News Fair you can save 10% Here is the code: janiagacuoqfh You can go to this link to use: Mother Earth News Fair Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair! (Also meet up with me and I should have some bookstore coupons too for 20% off!) Have a beautiful day, xoxo Janice

I have some exciting news!! My latest book "Beautiful Luffa" is launching at the Texas Mother Earth News Fair in Belton, Tx. The Fair is Feb 15-16. It is also shipping soon if you order on the Mother Earth News Magazine site or right here on my site! I have a special offer on my site just for you!!! The first fifty orders will receive a signed copy of this useful workbook and a packet of Botanical Interest Luffa Seeds to plant in your garden. plus free shipping -- How ca

It is almost time for the Belton, Texas Mother Earth News Fair. I am really looking forward to the Texas fair this year. It is February 15-16 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas. There are several new speakers and workshops which I can't wait to attend! I have all new talks all about using Texas herbs and flowers in Body Care Products, Using Fruits and Vegetables in Body Care products with several recipes from my books: Natural Beauty for All Seasons and Natur