Articles by Amanda MacArthur

Ways to Make Compost Break Down Faster

Ways to Make Compost Break Down Faster

I know the feeling. You're excited about your compost pile; you've tried to keep the mix right between browns and greens. Finally, you're ready to get some finished compost and  
The Greatest Tomato Fight of All Time

The Greatest Tomato Fight of All Time

Did you know that a festival in Buñol, Spain, called La Tomatina is one big tomato fight, meant entirely for the fun and joy of throwing tomatoes at one another?  
5 Best Sunflowers to Shine Light on Your Garden

5 Best Sunflowers to Shine Light on Your Garden

There's something eternally captivating about sunflowers. Perhaps it's their association with the warmth and radiance of the Summer sun, or the way they tower majestically over other garden plants. Or  
Pressure Canning Safety: 10 Rules to Live By

Pressure Canning Safety: 10 Rules to Live By

When trying something new or revisiting an old hobby, we oftentimes turn to the all-knowing internet for guidance. But sometimes the internet is a little overwhelming. This is true in