She Unleashed

Would you grow the world’s tiniest tomatoes or would harvesting these drive you absolutely insane? 👀

I never thought I’d become the type of person who gets excited over cucumbers… but here we are 😂🥒

For YEARS I just tolerated cucumbers because the ones from the grocery store always tasted watery and bland to me. But after growing Armenian cucumbers this summer, I finally understand the hype.

These things are:
✨ extra crunchy
✨ flavorful
✨ refreshing
✨ HUGE
✨ and somehow survive Arizona heat like absolute champions

Meanwhile every other cucumber variety I tried before basically gave up on life in my garden 😭

So today I harvested two Armenian cucumbers and made the easiest summer cucumber salad:

🥒 2 Armenian cucumbers, sliced thin
💧 1/4 cup cold water
🍶 1/3 cup vinegar
🧂 salt + pepper to taste
🍯 drizzle of honey
🌿 dried dill from the garden

Mix everything together and let it sit for 1 hr in fridge before eating.

Simple, refreshing, crunchy perfection ☀️

At this point, Armenian cucumbers have officially earned permanent space in my summer garden.

Now tell me — what’s your favorite cucumber variety and what recipes do you love making with them? 👀👇

DIY Natural Mouth Care

You don’t need a big backyard to grow medicinal herbs with

After a full month of extraction, this olive leaf tincture is finally ready to be strained and bottled 🌿
Olive leaf has been used for generations in traditional herbal practices because of its powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds, especially oleuropein. Many people use it to support immune health, inflammation, heart health and overall wellness.
It was also included in Dr. Sebi’s herbal protocols, which introduced many people to the idea of using herbs as preventative wellness support.
One thing I love about herbalism is learning not only the benefits of a plant, but also its contraindications and how to use it responsibly.
Olive leaf can be consumed as:
🌿 tinctures
🌿 teas
🌿 capsules
🌿 glycerites
🌿 herbal blends
And because it may affect blood sugar and blood pressure levels, it’s always important to research interactions before adding herbs into your routine.
Nature gives us powerful tools — but wisdom is knowing how to use them 💚

One thing I’ve learned about gardening in Arizona is that sometimes the simplest solutions work the best 🌱☀️
Instead of spending a ton of money on fancy trellises, I use mason ladders from Home Depot for my cucumbers. They’re inexpensive, fit perfectly in small spaces, and help my plants grow vertically without taking over the whole bed.
But the best part? As the cucumber vines grow, the leaves create natural shade for the more tender plants underneath — which is a lifesaver during our intense summer heat.
I love finding ways to make the garden work smarter while keeping things affordable and productive 💚
Would you try this in your garden?

The arbor makes me feel like I’m in a fairytale…

Needed something fun to do today, ended up at Brinda’s for henna, told her to freestyle… and now I have a masterpiece on my arm! Looking for something fun to do in the West Valley, let put art on your body!

It’s finally time to make tinctures!