Here in the Northwest, almost every gardener plants zucchini, and by the middle of summer, they are so tired of eating it! But the popular squash just keeps propagating and…
Author: Nspire Magazine
It’s a well-researched and proven fact that cultivating indoor plants improves the air quality of a space and can subtly boost your mood. While the plants may simply be a…
Microgreens are the tender shoots of salad greens and veggies that are grown from seed and harvested when their first leaves have formed. Not only are they pleasant garnishes to…
Did you know there are around 4,000 species of native bees in North America in addition to honeybees? There are bumblebees, Mason bees, leafcutter bees, squash bees, mining bees…to name…
Builder: Monarch Homes When trying to come up with a very special name for a very special custom home, builder Shawn Anderson perfectly paired two favorite elements of North Idaho…
Saunas are hot!Not only are they 180 degrees of relaxing warmth, but a sauna is also a wonderful way to enhance your health and home. Although currently enjoying a surge…
Laughter bounces off tree trucks, surrounding me before dancing off into the woods in echoes. We’re riding single file along the scenic trails of Farragut State Park, conversations tossed back…
Tucked away in the trees, this masterpiece of a home has all sorts of creative custom touches. Designer: Eric Hedlund Design As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A little simplification would…
Closest city to the trailhead:Sandpoint, Idaho Average Distance of hike:12.5 miles Why do you recommend it?It’s a beautiful hike if you like a challenge. It’s a long climb to the…
It was a particularly stormy night. Courtney Marshall watched lightning filled the skies, her heartbreaking with every crack of thunder as her parents’ divorce was finalized. She turned toward her…