Relijen - Your Home and Garden Escape

Fresh Air and Sunshine are Calling…

Summer is for

RECONNECTING

with the OUTDOORS

For Growing. Playing. Rejuvinating.

SUMMER IN THE GARDEN

GARDENING in MANITOBA - A UNIQUE ADVENTURE

Is gardening in Manitoba possible? Absolutely! Flowers and plants of all kinds, all within sustainable garden design. Come get your inspiration.

KITCHEN SCRAPS: 20 DIFFERENT VEGETABLES YOU CAN EASILY REGROW

Thought about sustainability and reducing food waste? Composting is GREAT! But, how about re-growing food from your kitchen scraps and saving on food bills?

PLANNING FOR AUTUMN COLOR

While we enjoy the fruits of our Summer efforts, we all dream of golds, burgundies and fading greens. Learn how to prepare for autumn color.

WHAT to DO WITH ALL THAT YOU GROW

CULINARY
MEDITATIONS

Time to pour some wine, turn on some nice music and treat yourself and your loved ones to some of the best culinary meditations on the web.

Relax. Create. Enjoy.

CREAM of RIDICULOUSLY HEALTHY SOUP

With so many veggies in this healthy soup recipe, it’s a fantastic way of enjoying your summer and fall harvest any day of the year.

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD with SWEET BERRIES

Sweet berries are the perfect complement to tender, juicy chicken. Tossed with fresh greens in a tangy dressing. The perfect meal for summer, al fresco dining.

GARDEN FRESH CHICKEN PENNE & VEGETABLES

Enjoy the bounty of your garden harvest all year round with this vegetable and chicken pasta dish, chock full of protein and freshness for a healthier meal.

SUNRISE CREME ROLLS (ORANGE ROLLS)

A quiet sunrise. The smell of freshly sliced oranges and the delicate blossoms they grow from. These brightly flavored, orange rolls might just take you there.

EXPAND YOUR CREATIVE HORIZONS

HOME
DESIGN & DIY

With so many great design ideas and DIY projects, how do you choose? Combine your favorite design styles into one comfortable home and garden, that is uniquely your own.

KITCHEN DESIGN THAT INSPIRES JOY

What makes you feel joy about your kitchen design? Here at Relijen, achieving the perfect balance of form and function and doing it on a budget will do it!

A BATHROOM RENAISSANCE

Got an old house that could use some tender-loving updates? Come join our full home renovation adventure, starting with some bathroom design inspiration!

3 ORGANIZING PROJECTS for a RAINY DAY

Rainy days welcome snug winter weather. It’s time to start thinking about some cozy indoor activities.

STAY CONNECTED

HOME and GARDEN - APRIL CALENDAR

Find inspiration in our monthly calendar of home projects, seasonal gardening tasks and recipes that help create a more beautiful, peaceful and easily manageable home.

Free Monthly Publication

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Jen Olenick

The sights, sounds, flavours,
fragrances, and textures
of this beautiful planet we call
home…these are my religion.

Welcome to my world.
I’m glad you’re here.

BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED

YOUR GARDEN HOME

Interacting with the Earth is one of our most primal instincts. In this age of technology and industry, its critical that we nurture that instinct for our own health and well-being. The more you grow, the more YOU grow.

HOUSEPLANT EDUCATION SERIES

Come join in! As we travel through the fascinating history, health benefits and unique care needs of everyday houseplants.

TRAVEL JOURNAL

One of the best ways to reinforce the bonds we share with loved ones is by traveling and discovering our world, together. Join us on some of our grand journeys.

SUNDAY SUPPER SERIES

Gather your loved ones around the table for a delicious meal, great conversation and special moments during Sunday supper.

MUSINGS

OF THE MIND

While gardening, cooking or creating, my mind wanders and ponders areas of a more social, political or personal nature. Welcome to my musings of the mind.