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Turn Off the News and Build a Garden

April 07, 2020

One of the favorite things I have seen in the past week or so was a short video made by Willie Nelson and his sons in which they introduced a song called “Turn Off the News and Build a Garden.” That is sound advice, which I actually took to heart about 40 years ago.

Let’s All Imagine Together the World We Want to Create

March 31, 2020

These are challenging times for all of us. While everyone has deeply held thoughts and feelings that are needing to be expressed, I want to send out two short messages. First, I would like to ask everyone to join me in imagining the type of world we wish to emerge out of this crisis. Do we want to create a world of isolation and separation, where neighbor is pitted against neighbor, or do we want a world of connectedness and compassion?

Thanks to You, One of Our Small Growers Has Converted to Biodynamics

March 24, 2020

In this time of stress and confusion, I wanted to share a heartwarming story that was made possible by you, our customers. As I have said, one of our core missions is to help small farms grow, prosper and, if possible, convert to biodynamics. We just received word this week that Red Range Farm in Pennsylvania has received its official Demeter certification, meaning, it is now a recognized biodynamic farm.

Six Strategies to Keep Your Immune System and Detox Pathways Strong

March 17, 2020

Clearly, everyone’s attention is on the current crisis going on worldwide. It is important to remember that our immune system is largely responsible for clearing toxins and “debris” from our cells and tissues. The less burdened our bodies are with toxins, the better we can respond to microbes and other outside pathogens. With this in mind, here are the six things I do to try to keep my immune system and detoxification pathways as strong as possible.

The Benziger Bundle: Biodynamic Dandelion, Ashitaba, Summer Savory!

March 09, 2020

Today marks another first for Dr. Cowan’s Garden: the “Benziger Bundle!” Mike Benziger, one of the owners of Glentucky Family Farms in Glen Ellen, CA, is one of the foremost practitioners of biodynamic agriculture in the U.S. His family owns one of the first biodynamic wineries in the U.S., and he has full Demeter certification for his family farm.

My New Recipe for an Immune-Support Bone Broth

March 03, 2020

I have been busy making bone broth for immune support this past month and came up with a nutritious and delicious formula, which I’d like to share. Into my large donabe (clay pot), I put chicken feet, which are rich in nourishing cartilage; one large marrow bone for minerals and healthy fats.

How Our Powders Helped a Friend on a Month-Long Desert Retreat

February 25, 2020

Recently, a friend went on a self-designed retreat with a couple of her friends in a remote area of Southern California. Because they had to take with them all their food, she asked us to recommend several powders to include on her adventure. She wanted an assortment that would provide both taste and nutrition.

A Novel Way to Look at Beets

February 03, 2020

One of the mistakes we all can make when attempting to make sense of our world is to assume that the consciousness of the human being has been the same throughout our history.

Take Steps to Strengthen Your Immune System

January 27, 2020

Every winter we seem to be inundated with news about the latest flu or other viral threat to our health. Obviously, I have no special insight as to the severity of the new corona virus scare from China, and I don’t want to diminish the impacts on people and families that have been affected. I can only say that I remain skeptical of the fear mongering and am also concerned that the usual “new virus that is about to kill us all” story is not the whole story.

Add Roots to Your Winter Soups!

January 13, 2020

Now is unquestionably the root-vegetable time of the year. In our Napa Garden, we are still able to harvest beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, tree collards and a few other scattered roots popping out of the ground. Our fall plantings of celeriac, rutabaga, watermelon radishes are all gone and have found their way into our early-winter soup pot. Luckily, unlike in previous years, we have the dried versions of these vegetables to substitute in our hearty soups and stews. It’s hard to explain why, but there is something in these hardy root vegetables that simply feels right this time of the year.

Summer Savory Lowers a Protein in the Blood Connected With Aging

December 30, 2019

The Story of How Our Newest Powder Came to Be

Happy New Year to everyone, with wishes that you are getting time to enjoy family, good food and outdoor winter activities.

We're Hiring!!

December 30, 2019

We are looking for a marketing manager to help us acquire customers for Dr. Cowan's Garden and to scale our business. The marketing manager would also increase awareness of Dr. Cowan's work by connecting with other health-care practitioners interested in integrating his approach and medicines in their work, through seminars, web platforms and other teaching modalities.