My passion for gardening has evolved over the years. A Real Beginner My horticultural focus began when, as a newlywed, I purchased my first houseplant–a mother-in-law’s tongue—and 45 years later…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Let's Green It Up! You personally can make an enormous difference in supporting populations of pollinators and other wildlife by choosing to garden from nature’s eye.…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. No Straw; No Styrofoam Please! The movement to eliminate single-use straws and polystyrene foam (what we commonly call "Styrofoam") is on. The more we…
My body’s having an unhealthy relationship with the weather. Unhealthy and predictable. I’ve been walking this nature trail for less than half an hour, and already the heat is making…
On the front porch of a cabin, I chatted with my roommate for the week, Marina—behind us the sounds of our housemates getting settled. Marina said, “Beautiful spot for a…
What to Do? What to Do? is a series of blog posts around the decisions we make every day. We’re having an open house party at the house where we…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Solution #1: Quit using them Solution #2: Already have a bunch of plastic bags? Use them till they fall apart, then recycle them Solution #3: Use…
Simple Steps. Big Impact. Tobacco Hornworm Image credit: Lenora Larson Solution #1: Plant a sacrificial garden just for the hornworms Solution #2: Repel them with companion plants Solution #3: Bring…
Guest article by Kylie Vannaman M.D. Why I Gave Up a Good Job Some would say it was a good job. Maybe even a GREAT job. After all, I had…
Guest article by Bob W. Deeg When I was a kid I was always fascinated with my bike. It took me everywhere I wanted to go during summer months away…