It always disturbs me when I hear people talk like learning is confined to school. I mean, what? Are we completely incapable of self-education? Obviously we aren’t, because millions of us watch YouTube videos to learn how to fix a clogged drain, or we read blogs to learn how to … [Read more...]
Simple Soil Test Project for Kids
Activities involving plants and gardening may seem very limited once the cold weather sets in. But unless the ground in your neck of the woods is frozen solid, here is a fun and easy activity you can do with your kids to test the soil in your own backyard. Professional soil … [Read more...]
The Newbie’s Guide to Prepping Your Yard and Garden for Winter
I aspire to be an amazing gardener, but the truth is, I'm still a relative newbie. If you had asked me 10 years ago if there was much I could or should do in my garden in autumn, I would have said no. The growing season is pretty much past, right? So what is left to do in the … [Read more...]