Genevieve P. Charet

Magazine Articles

“Fairy Gardens And Miniature Plants Are Big”
Today’s Garden Center Magazine
June 2011

Garden centers have been hearing the word “mini” a whole lot lately, and they shouldn’t let it dampen their enthusiasm by even a drop. From trains to boot cottages, fairylands to gnome homes, a veritable cute craze has taken over the specialty gardening arena. Learn about miniature plant stock and how to promote it, and your sales will be anything but Lilliputian.

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“The Bee in Our Bonnet”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
June-July 2011, pgs. 64-66

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Urban homesteaders around the country were outraged when city beekeepers in Red Hook, Brooklyn, discovered that their bees had been drinking Red Dye No. 40 from a nearby maraschino cherry factory.  But there’s a positive message buzzing around here…if we look hard enough.

“Lawn Conversion 101″
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
April-May 2011, pgs. 64-66

Attention, city-dwellers!  Did you know you had free-for-the-taking growing space right under your nose?  That’s right–read on and I’ll show you the easy-peasy way to convert your lawn into growing space.

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“A Fungi To Be Around”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
February-March 2011, pgs. 72-73

We’d all love a garden of our own, even in the city.  But if you’re strapped for space?  Light?  No problem–you can still grow gourmet mushrooms.

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“Provider Collaborations are the New Wave in Treating Chronic Illness”
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine
Issue: December 2010

An innovative collaboration among 30 hospitals is improving care for children with inflammatory bowel disease, and could change patient care for other chronic diseases as well.

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“Child’s Play: 10 Ways to Entertain Your Littlest Guests”
Equally Wed Magazine
Published Dec. 2010

Many gay and lesbian couples tie the knot later than average and have children in their lives they wouldn’t dream of excluding from their wedding.  With this arsenal of ideas to keep the kids on your guest list entertained, you’ll be able to have your cake—and keep it off the floor!

“Bunnies in the ‘Hood”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
December-January 2011, pgs. 74-75

If you’re an urban homesteader, chances are you’ve struggled with the question of how to raise animals.  But with even a little space, you can raise angora rabbits to improve your garden and provide plentiful knitting fiber for keeping or selling.

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“Going Against the Grain”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
December-January 2011, pgs. 56-57

Alisa Crawford is the only American and the only woman anywhere to be certified to mill flour in the old Dutch tradition.  And now, she’s on a mission to preserve this craft and pass it on to future generations of millers.

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“Off-the-Grid Living: At Inn Serendipity”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
October/November 2010, pgs. 86-87

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are the innkeepers at Inn Serendipity, a Wisconsin farmhouse B&B that runs entirely fossil-fuel free, relying instead on solar and wind power.  In my profile, we discuss their energy-saving measures and their dramatic transformation from profit-driven Chicagoans in the fast-paced advertising world to the green-thinking ecopreneurs they are today.

“A Dream Renewed”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
August/September 2010, pgs. 9-10

Katia Armata is a New York City girl on the surface–but a farmgirl at heart.  In my profile, we discussed the origins of Katia’s “someday” fantasy to own a farm, how she’ll make it a reality, and what she’s doing here and now to live the farmgirl values she holds dear.

“Don’t Post This!”
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine
Issue: October 2010, page 18

Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have been a phenomenal marketing tool for hospitals and health networks–but what happens when a patient posts something that violates their own privacy?  How can doctors and hospitals respond to health inquiries in a secure way without shutting down the lines of communication, particularly with young patients?  This article covers the new policies that hospital administrators need to consider.

“To Reduce ICU Stays, Get Patients Moving”
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine
Issue: August 2010

In-bed physical therapy or even hall walks take teamwork but pay off as patients hasten their recovery.

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“E-ICU Programs Expand Thanks to New Business Partnerships”
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine
Issue: July 2010

Larger health systems are selling their extra capacity to small, rural facilities.

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“Is a Floral Shop the Way to Go?”
Today’s Garden Center Magazine
Issue: July 2010

Should garden centers seek larger revenues in the form of in-house florists?  What are the pros?  The cons?  If you have one, how can you make it more profitable?  Includes commentary from garden center owners on both sides of the fence.

“Seasonal Tips: Keep the Heat Off”
Tennis Magazine
Issue: July/August 2010

This article hits three major points to consider when the summer sun has you out playing tennis more often: protecting skin, shielding eyes from the sun’s rays, and minimizing the risk of heat illness.  Doctors weigh in on the guidelines to remember and the best ways to keep yourself safe.

“A Joint Effort: How to Protect Your Game’s Most Important Allies”
Tennis Magazine
Issue: June 2010, pg. 59

This article covers the newest findings in joint health as they affect tennis.  Highlights include using NSAID painkillers properly, practicing Tai Chi for better performance and reduced pain, and diversifying your workout portfolio to stay flexible.

“Are Employer-Hospital Deals a Harbinger of Things to Come?”
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine
Issue: June 2010, page 15

This article covers the employer-hospital partnerships that are becoming more popular as a measure to control costs and direct employees to the best treatment facilities.  This includes notes on the projected impact on community hospitals and how they can stay competitive in light of this trend.

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“City Farming: No Farmgirl Left Behind”
MaryJanesFarm Magazine
June-July 2010, pgs. 52-53

This article explains the gardening options that “city farmers” have when they lack the land to make a home garden a reality.  The article outlines community gardens, yard shares, and rental plots, provides getting started tips, and lists additional resources for further reading.

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“Hospitals Address Health Illiteracy for Improved Care, Cost Savings”
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine
Issue: May 2010, pg. 14

This article covers the initiatives hospitals and health networks are taking to treat health illiteracy for better patient outcomes.  This includes notes on the relevance of health illiteracy for hospital management, and includes tips on training and additional resources for further reading.

“In Her Words: Genevieve P. Charet on First-Time Gardening”
Today’s Garden Center Magazine
Issue: Online Exclusive
Length: 1,100 words

This feature article covers one experience with urban gardening, discusses the rapidly expanding grow-your-own trend, and gets philosophical about why we garden and how we benefit from a close connection with the earth.

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“Weight Loss and Bodywork: Helping You Meet Your Goals”
Body Sense Magazine
Issue: Spring/Summer 2010, pgs. 24-27
Length: 1,200 words

This feature article covers the relationship between professional massage and weight loss, including how to customize the relationship, getting over body-confidence issues, and tapping into the power of touch.

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“Steady Diet: Six Foods That Could Make or Break Your Workout”
Tennis Magazine
Issue: Jan/Feb 2010
Length: Approx. 700 words

This nutrition article hits the six foods that make the difference between full muscle recovery, and pain or injury.  Includes expert commentary from doctors, researchers, and trainers about how these foods and beverages work for or against the athlete, including tips on working them into his or her diet in safe and healthy ways.

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“Best Face Forward: How to Help Your Esthetician Help You”
Body Sense Magazine
Issue: Autumn/Winter 2009, pgs. 14-17
Length: 1,200 words

This feature article covers how to get the most out of a visit to the esthetician.  Includes commentary from professional estheticians about the first visit, skin maintenance, emergency appointments, and estheticians as educators.

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