Eating with the seasons, not only benefits our diets, but also helps the environment and our pocketbooks. I’ve been so inspired by this project that I’ve decided to put together a calendar with monthly recipes inspired by that month’s seasonal produce. Stay tuned because I will have that calendar available for purchase in the upcoming… Read More 11 Reasons to Start Eating with the Seasons
What is Compost and Why Should We Teach Kids About It? Composting with kids is a simple way to start getting the whole family more involved in the gardening process. There are so many lessons to learn both in the garden and through the composting process. Round up the family and let’s get started! Composting… Read More All About Composting with Kids
Mason bee houses Mason bee houses are a great addition for any pollinator friendly yard. About a month ago, I celebrated my 26th birthday and wanted to also help make things for a community garden I’m helping plan. My mom had a great idea to make bird houses, butterfly houses and bee mason houses. The… Read More How to Help Bees with Mason Bee Houses
How to Repurpose Fence Panels Have you ever wanted to build your own composter? This is the first real step to composting. Up until now, you’ve probably studied the benefits of composting, how to compost, compost bin options, what to compost, but now the real fun begins. Today we’ll show you how to reuse fence… Read More Composting 101: Build Your Own Composter with Repurposed Fence Panels
The Basics of Recycling For a successful recycling program, it’s important for the participants to learn how to recycle. It’s up to us to follow the program guidelines and recycle the most products we possibly can.
Benefits of Homemade Vegetable Broth Bone stock has a ton of health benefits, but homemade vegetable broth can also do wonders for your health, especially if you’re on a plant-based diet. Broth is jam-packed with nutrients that are good for your health. It’s also eco-friendly because it consists food scraps that would be thrown away.… Read More Homemade Vegetable Broth Recipe with Food Scraps
Knowing what to feed worms or what not to feed them will make or break a worm bin. Vermicompost is an easy, efficient way to recycle food wastes into effective compost, especially if you live in a small space like apartments. When setting up your worm bin, it’s best to start with bedding. Bedding is… Read More Vermicompost Basics: What to Feed Worms
There are many factors in landscaping apart from getting experts like King Green. One of them is composting. When deciding what to compost, there are several factors to consider. What type of compost do you need? How big is your bin? What type of composting process do you use? The answers to these questions will… Read More Composting Basics: What to Compost
Apartment Composting Systems Options Have you ever wondered how to compost in an apartment? It seems impossible to practice sustainable apartment living in general, especially, if you don’t have a yard or own the property. For years, I lived in an apartment and I felt the same way, but then I came across a solution,… Read More How to Compost in an Apartment
Food Waste Facts Learning to reduce food waste is one of the most important ways to save money on groceries. It’s a great idea for any budget because it accounts for about 25 percent of our household waste. The less food you waste the less you have to buy.