Abby Quillen
Abby Quillen

Abby Quillen is the author of the novel “The Garden of Dead Dreams” and the editor of two anthologies. Her articles and essays have appeared in YES! Magazine and The Christian Science Monitor and on Common Dreams, Nation of Change, Reader Supported News, The Daily Good, Truthout, and Shareable.

Abby lives in Eugene, Oregon, with her family. When she’s not writing or working on her website, Abbyquillen.com, she grows vegetables and weeds, bikes and walks as much as she can, and jots down cute things her kids say.

Strap on Your Helmet: Family Biking 101
Strap on Your Helmet: Family Biking 101

Bike riding as a family is a fun way to bond and get some exercise. Here is everything you need to k...

Meal Planning 101
Meal Planning 101

Cut down on wasted groceries by planning out your meals before hitting the supermarket. Learn how to...

Countertop Culture
Countertop Culture

Kefir is one of the healthiest and easiest-to-make probiotic-rich foods. Follow this guide and learn...

Let Winter Do the Work: Build Fertile Soil with Sheet Mulching
Let Winter Do the Work: Build Fertile Soil with Sheet Mulching

Sheet mulching is a great way to build fertile soil through the winter months. Learn the techniques ...

Winter Gardening
Winter Gardening

Harvest your crops year-round no matter what growing zone you live in. Expand your gardening season ...

Beneficial Brew: The Unexpected Health Benefits of Beer
Beneficial Brew: The Unexpected Health Benefits of Beer

Everybody knows too much of any alcoholic beverage is unhealthy, but can beer, like wine, be enjoyed...

Vigorous Vinegars: Take it to New Levels with Herb Infusions
Vigorous Vinegars: Take it to New Levels with Herb Infusions

Discover the incredible super powers and endless flavor possibilities of herb-infused vinegars.

Beer Up: How to Craft the Perfect Beer Pairing
Beer Up: How to Craft the Perfect Beer Pairing

Craft beer is quickly gaining popularity. Learn how to perfectly pair your next brew with your favor...

Pantry Power
Pantry Power

Home cooking encourages healthy eating, and keeping a well-stocked pantry encourages more home cooki...

Don’t Weed ’Em Out: How to Use and Benefit from Dandelions
Don’t Weed ’Em Out: How to Use and Benefit from Dandelions

You've seen them popping up in your backyard, but did you know dandelions are a great source of vita...

Healing Scents: Plant an Aromatic Garden
Healing Scents: Plant an Aromatic Garden

For thousands of years humans have used plant volatiles to heal their minds and bodies. The aromatic...

Getting Rid of Garden Pests
Getting Rid of Garden Pests

Keeping critters out of your garden is easy and can increase your final harvest! We show you how to ...