Gardening

Fa la la la la…Christmas Joy and Surviving the Holidays

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! What is the meaning of Christmas? How did the story of Santa Claus evolve? How can we make the holidays merry and bright? If you are not a fan of the holidays, how can you cope? May Christmas bring you peace and joy with many good times to come. Trim the tree, wr

Cynthia Brian

Dec 26, 20251 min read

Inspired by Nature

“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” Andy Rooney It’s the most magical time of the year! As I drive through neighborhoods, the outdoor whimsical displays with twinkling lights bring a smile to my face and fill my heart with joy. No matter what traditions we celebrate, we can’t help but be delighted by the sparkling Christmas trees framed in windows, glowing snowmen playing on lawns, and glittering reindeer poised for flight. On our farm growing up,

Cynthia Brian

Dec 23, 20254 min read

Importance of Generosity and Giving plus Nature’s Inspiration

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Through generosity, we offer a glimmer into our souls. Even tiny gestures such as sharing a meal, volunteering, or smiling at a stranger can brighten the day of another person and create a ripple of positivity. Make a difference today and enjoy a beautiful, bount

Cynthia Brian

Dec 18, 20251 min read

Buying Eggs and Holiday Guest Etiquette

https://sites.libsyn.com/556617/buying-eggs-and-holiday-guests Buying Eggs and Holiday Guests Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! How do you know what kind of eggs are best to buy? Do you want organic, farm-raised, or regenerative? How can you tell if the eggs you are buying are worth the cost? Cyn

Cynthia Brian

Dec 12, 20251 min read

Gardening Gifts and Grifts for the Holidays

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Marcus Cicero Gifts and Grifts in the Garden: A Holiday Guide As autumn paints our world in fiery hues, it's time to gear up for the holidays! Let's dive into thoughtful gifts for your plant-loving pals and how to spot those pesky garden grifts. This season, let’s make sure our gardens—and wallets—stay safe and sound! Nature-Connected Gifts: My Top Picks Over the years, the most memorable gifts I've received

Cynthia Brian

Nov 30, 20253 min read

Garden Gifts, Grifts, and Home Hardening

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian, offers suggestions to give you a jump-start on joyful holiday gifting while helping you sidestep the seasonal grifts. Learn how to spot horticulture scams. Find several new books and tools from GardenComm members that will enha

Cynthia Brian

Nov 19, 20251 min read

The Colors of Eggs, Ticks, Lyme Disease, and Mosquitoes

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! Do you wonder what the difference is between white, brown, blue, green, or speckled eggs? Cynthia Brian has been raising chickens since she was eight years old and will answer this very important question. Have you been out in nature hiking, gardening, or playing

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Nov 13, 20251 min read

Teen Slang and Heathy Gut

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! If you don’t like TikTok or Instagram and you don’t hang out with teens, are you “hip” to the lingo? Every generation of youth has its own language and slang. Parents roll their eyes at the words, but the kids understand. Want to find out what everything means in

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Nov 5, 20251 min read

Edible Superstitions and Ghouls in the Garden

Tune into the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle® -Be the Star You Are!®. Available wherever you listen to your favorite programs! It is the spooky time of the year, so why not look at edible superstitions from around the world? Is spilling salt a bad omen? Why do candles decorate a birthday cake? If you put thirteen people at a dinner table, will the evening be a failure? We decorate for Ha

Cynthia Brian

Oct 29, 20251 min read

Fall into Autumn

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” George Elliot Frogs and crickets. Crickets and frogs. Growing up on our farm in the boondocks, the croaks and chirps were the melodies of the night. In the spring, the frogs sing as they search for mates. With the warm temperatures of autumn, the crickets increase their chirping to attract mates as they search for safety and food before winter ar

Cynthia Brian

Oct 28, 20255 min read

Release of New Children's Book that Benefits BTSYA

Bestselling author, actor, and literacy champion Cynthia Brian proudly announces the release of Flap Forward! Fly Free , the much-anticipated fourth book in her acclaimed Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures series. In this heartwarming story, readers return to the cheerful world of Stella Bella’s farm, where barnyard friends learn to believe in themselves and embrace the courage to soar. With Cynthia Brian’s signature storytelling charm and a gentle life lesson on brave

Cynthia Brian

Oct 24, 20251 min read