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There are so many times I find a gem, such as the Marigold, become so misunderstood through the ages. Much of the confusion is derived from the loss of natural beneficial qualities the Marigold obtained before man decided to improve upon it. The old school Marigolds were esteemed as being powerful and even magical by [...]
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I love flat diapers. Don’t get me wrong. I also love the modern cloth diapers we have today, but there is a special place in my heart for flat cloth diapers. Flats were the only diapers I was wrapped in as a baby. Beyond that flats, as it turns out, have their place in modern [...]
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When winter finally releases its icy fingers from the land and allows spring to meander in, we in the North Country long for something fresh and green from the gardens. In an attempt to recover from cabin fever, we push plump pea seeds into the still-cold earth, sow spinach and lettuces with abandon, and plant [...]
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You want to take your family for a Sunday afternoon bike ride, but are not sure where to start? This is for you. 1) Start young. If you get your children on bikes from a young age, they’ll grow up with the idea and won’t challenge it. 2) Tailor the vehicle to the developmental level [...]
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There are so many delicious fresh greens to be grown in the spring garden. While they are plentiful it is the perfect opportunity for making homemade egg rolls. Some of my favorites in early spring are things like specialty Asian Greens, Pak Choys, Bok Choys, Spinach and Kales. Even tasty treats like tender fresh broccoli, [...]
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As I was rolling my trash bin to the curb earlier this week, I grinned from ear to ear. I was incredibly happy over its contents. No, I had not completed my spring cleaning nor organized my garage … I was just nearly “trashless.” For the last several weeks, the amount of trash my [...]
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Spring is here and it is time to begin taking on a few preventative measures to guard against pests you know visit the garden every year. This must be done very carefully because the Ladybugs, the Butterflies, the Bees and the Earthworms are already in place to do their work, so we must be very [...]
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I was immediately curious upon first glance of the charming photo Cindy Barton had posted in our garden group of her newly finished potting shed. As she began telling me the story I quickly learn that this is a potting shed with a house number. This was also the beginning of Cindy Barton’s dream come [...]
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As the Amaryllis begins to fade and the Cilantro begins going to seed, other herbs are at their peek in spring. The Oregano in this picture is just about at its height of wanting to bud and bloom. Keep a close eye and begin to harvest right before it wants to bud. This is when [...]
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So you’ve put a brick in your toilet tank and turned down the heat. Now you’re working on your acceptance speech for this year’s Green Living award. Not so fast – you’re not finished yet! Here are ten tips to prepare yourself and your family for a seriously green future. 1. Turn your hot water [...]
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