Notice the lowly earthworm, squirming away, going about its everyday business. Simple creatures you may think but they have quite a important use in the garden. Did you know the earthworms are nature’s first gardeners? They don’t exist just for kids to eat and fishermen to use as bait 🙂 Some Basic Earthworm Facts Earthworms…
Easter and spring is a time of celebration and renewal. And since Easter is so close to Earth Day, it’s also a great time to embrace earth friendly practices. If you’re throwing an Easter party, you can make it a green one by having a zero waste party. Here’s how. #1 eVites. Invitations can be…
I’m pretty sure that if you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening experience. However, maybe you didn’t know that there are many options for free mulch for your homestead garden that you can explore. These days, many gardeners are discovering new sources of free mulch that have been…
Yesterday, my daughter Cadence and I were out in our garden and I had her pull all the carrots that never made it out of the ground this fall. There was a lot of them! It made me think of this soup which is a good way to use up a fair amount of carrots…
So you want to grow a garden with your kids, but you don’t have a yard to do it in. That means you will need to grow things in containers. But what grows well in containers that’s simple and something kids will enjoy? Simply put, pretty much any vegetable or herb will grow well in…
2020 has taught us all many things but one thing near the top of the list, I think we have all learned the importance of a pantry (or larder, cellar, cupboard) well-stocked with staples for healthy eating and at least some of the value of healthy cooking at home or even cooking from scratch. A…
Composting your kitchen and garden waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your garbage bin. By composting your own waste in your backyard, you can accomplish two great outcomes. You can generate a free source of rich compost to help improve your garden, and you can also…
I love a one-pot or one-skillet meal, don’t you? The least amount of dishes possible is such a great thing. And if that meal is also (mostly) healthy, easy, and fast, well then I’ve hit dinner gold! This deliciously creamy chicken quinoa with peas recipe is a great weeknight dinner when you need something fast…
What Is Mulch? Mulch is a term used in the agriculture and gardening industry to refer to a protective layer of covering placed on top of the soil in order to tame the effects of the surrounding climate. Mulch can be a mix of natural or synthetic materials or the combination of both to form…
If you are looking for some tips on how to get your Spring cleaning done fast, well then let me assure you, you have come to the right spot. In your home and homestead, spring cleaning is an essential yearly event that can change the way you feel about your home, and even your life….