On a recent walk through the forest, I came across a majestic nest tucked away in the branches of the spiky Black Hawthorne trees. This forest is called the Magpie Preserve and after some quick research, we learned that this is a magpie nest! Continue reading
Growing and propagating plants connects you to yourself, the environment, and the Earth. It can relieve stress, fight disease, improve memory, and so much more. We can provide ourselves with food, enjoy a walk in a forest, or catch a glimpse of a beautifully sculpted bonsai tree. There are endless benefits of growing plants but one thing that has always thrown me off is what to call a growing space in various situations. Here we review a few of the big names out there and a little about their connotations. Continue reading
Are you interested in learning about, raising or thanking chickens this month? It’s ‘International Respect for Chickens Month’ so I’m sharing some of my favorite posts from my friends at Homestead Bloggers Network! Here are some more great articles! Continue reading
Did you know that May is “International Respect for Chickens Month?” While these fluffy birds are more well-known on the menu than in the back yard, I love chickens and since I don’t yet have the space to keep the awesome creatures, I thought I’d share some great chicken care-related posts from my friends at Homestead Bloggers Network. Here are some things they have to say about keeping chickens and enjoying them at home! Continue reading
Have you ever participated in a big event that included a component of community service? Recently, a cool paddling competition in Hawaii caught my eye, but it wasn’t the winners of the race that I was struck by. What interested me the most was Giveback Day, a day after the race was over where workers and competitors came together in a sanctioned day of community service. In an effort to preserve the environmental beauty of Hawaii as well as respect the ancient cultural tradition, I think Giveback Day was pretty cool! Continue reading
Hurray! The growing season is finally upon us and starting to hit its stride! Whether we started them ourselves or purchased some locally, it is time to start thinking about plump and juicy tomatoes to go with any occasion. Putting them in salads, roasting them in the oven, on sandwiches, or even eaten whole and raw are some of our favorite ways to enjoy these tasty snacks. Continue reading
Sometimes gardening is messy and unproductive, but other times it can be the most beautiful things in the world. I am a huge fan of succulents, and I’ve spent some time learning about how to grow them and split them into countless mini plants! I recently re-potted some of the sprouted creations and it was so visually-appealing! Continue reading
Recently, I shared that we’re following a tree as a way to get closer to nature, stay in tune with the seasons and watch the world grow! I wanted to share the tree that we’ll be following over the next year. After careful research, I am pretty sure this tree is a Quaking Aspen, which are common in Eastern Washington and grow in valleys. I found this in the lower valley of the Magpie Forest, a natural woodland region that’s true to its ancient glory.
Yesterday, we shared several helpful tips for transplanting. Here are the next things you should do to help your seedlings grow strong. Continue reading
Whether you germinated seeds yourself or bought starts locally, knowing how to properly transplant your little plants is a must for everyone. Your plants need the right conditions to grow big enough to fully establish themselves. Here is an easy guide to transplanting seedlings. Continue reading
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