You’ve worked hard getting that garden planted and tending it with care, but inevitably nature takes its course and the bugs find those veggies. Is it any surprise they’d want [ … ]
Mulch: A Gardener’s Best Friend
Bare, exposed soil rarely exists in nature, so why should it be in your garden? Mulching with an organic mulch like straw will build healthy soil, conserve water, and help [ … ]
Maintaining Healthy Soil: A Gardener’s Duty
Soil is one of a gardener’s most important resources, and preserving its health and vitality one of our most crucial responsibilities. Nourish the soil sustainably and you’ll be rewarded with [ … ]
Water Wise Gardening
With the economy on the downturn, more and more people are starting gardens to help ease grocery bills. Growing one’s own food is a step towards living sustainably, so this [ … ]
Cabin Fever? Start Planning the Garden!
April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring some very anxious, antsy gardeners! Before you pick up a shovel or plant a single seed, there’s much to be [ … ]
Compost 101: Don’t Start a Garden Without It!
No garden would be complete without its own natural recycling system, a compost pile. Without a way of dealing with compost, weeds and scraps are waste. But why create more [ … ]
Growing Your Own Food: Green, Cheap, and Delicious
“The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses.” ~Hanna Rion There is no doubt that human beings have become far removed from the natural world. [ … ]
Exploring Raw Food: Juices and Smoothies
This year, one of my new year’s resolutions was to eat more raw and living foods. I recently started attending a monthly raw food potluck and have been inspired by [ … ]
Thrifty Thursdays: Tips for Eating Green on Little ‘Green’
With the holidays approaching and the economy on the downturn, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels the pinch in my wallet. There’s not much you can do [ … ]
Changing Seasons at the Community Garden
Just because summer days are on their way out doesn’t mean the gardening has to end. In climates like mine on the Northern California coast, certain plants can be grown [ … ]
Summer is the Season for Sangria
Summer is my favorite time of year. The days are long and perfect for hiking, traveling, going to the beach, or just sitting on the porch. And summer is the [ … ]
Adventures in Organic Community Gardening
There are many sustainable options when it comes to putting food on the table, from eating organic to choosing locally grown foods to avoiding animal products. But there’s nothing quite [ … ]
My Top Ten Quick, Healthy, Sustainable Snacks
When it comes to eating, I have come to accept the fact that I am a grazer. This analogy is quite fitting given that I am an herbivore, I suppose. [ … ]