The family recently discovered kombucha, the “immortal health elixir” of the ancient Chinese (and a pleasing financial elixir for commercial producers today). Kombucha is a fermented tea, rife with probiotic …
I didn't start out to re-landscape the yard. I was just frustrated by our slow—and expensive—curbside trash pick-up. But then came drought, and global warming, and the extinction crisis, to …
As they grow, sunflowers may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather, and upkeep determine which problems your plants may encounter and how well they …
Before we get into how to make compost, let’s look at the reasons why we make compost. In one word: benefits. The first year you use compost in your garden, it will be …
Gardening is only work if you make it! Maybe it's because I'm an elder-millennial, but I am totally fine with scoping out the latest gardening gadgets. Sure, I've wasted plenty …
Compost, that black gold of the garden, has a very intriguing inner life. Bacteria, fungi, microorganisms, chemical reactions, and fascinating transformations are all present in the midst of our compost …
Did you know that, according to the EPA, the United States produces more than 42 million tons of food waste every year? That's 210 cruise ships filled top to bottom, …
My daughter is just about at that age where she really loves reading with me. For a while there I thought she might just be meant for parkour or extreme …
There are plenty of interesting ways to create a raised garden bed. In fact, there aren't really many rules at all. It's whatever works for you. But then there's the …
