Sustainability
How To Make a Simple Worm Bin
“Wormies!” Kids love worms. At least, mine do. 🙂 The boys helped me make this simple worm bin last fall, and the worms have been busy eating our food waste ever since. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial of how to make a worm bin with kids. Our worm bin project started with a dish of earthworms…
Read MoreThankful Leaves: How to Make A Gratitude Garland
I’m looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving later this month. I love that we have a whole day dedicated to being thankful! At the same time, I’ve been thinking about how to make gratitude more of a daily practice. This simple project, Thankful Leaves, is how we’re bringing together thankfulness and the gorgeous fall colors for…
Read More5 Backyard Solutions to Climate Change
If climate change has you feeling overwhelmed…confused…helpless…maybe even a little scared, I’m with you. The problem seems so big and complex. You might wonder, Is there really anything that we can do that will make a difference? Yes! And our gardens are a great place to start.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in September
Seasons change, but the garden is still full of life. I love fall. Crisp morning air, apples and pumpkins, and kids in sweaters crunching through fallen leaves. But it’s a bittersweet time. The boisterous growth of the garden slows, the days grow shorter, and I sigh as I think of summer pleasures passed. Back on the bright side,…
Read MoreInfographic: Choosing the Best Compost Method
What is the best compost method? In this infographic, discover the methods successful composters are using in their homes and gardens.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in June
June is bustin’ out all over! The garden is green, and summer officially starts this month. I’m looking forward to sharing my garden and food from it with family and friends. Here’s a list of gardening tasks you can do in June.
Read MoreHow to Grow Salad Greens in Your Garden or Containers
Leafy greens pack a punch when it comes to healthy eating, and they’re easy to grow yourself. Let’s talk about how to grow salad greens (and more)
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in April
The joy of seeds sprouting in trays and garden beds. The colors popping from tulips and redbuds and cherries. The vibrant green of tiny tree leaves. The return of butterflies and bees. Spring is here and our gardens are full of potential. Here are reminders and suggestions for April garden tasks.
Read MoreSoil Blocks for Seed Starting
Growing plants from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. You can save money, grow a bigger variety of plants, and witness the miracle of seeds turning into plants. In this skill share video, I’d like to show you soil blocking. This approach uses a special tool to create small blocks of soil…
Read MoreThe Mind-Blowing Miracle of Butterflies with Farmer Kim Bailey
I witnessed a miracle in Kim Bailey’s kitchen. On the day I visited, dozens prepared for the miracle by eating Kim’s specialty: milkweed. The eaters? Monarch caterpillars. The miracle? Metamorphosis!
Read MoreA Gift from Above: 8 Ways To Use Fall Leaves
Fall is here and so are the leaves. Fall leaves in the yard can be a nuisance—something you have to clean off your yard so the grass doesn’t die. Bag ’em up and drag ’em to the curb. What a pain! At least, I used to think that way.Â
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in October
We’ve stopped stop eating breakfast outside. After a summer of eating almost every meal outdoors, mornings are a little too cool for pajamas and bare feet. But once we put on jackets and shoes, these cool October days feel perfect for working and playing in the garden. Nature is getting ready for winter as monarchs migrate, plants…
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