Category: Green Living

Oh, look who decided to show up? We are well into April and I am grateful to report that spring has finally come. It feels like we are playing catch-up in a major way, as we look back at our vegetable garden this time of year last year and can’t help but feel a pang … Continue reading “Garden Expansion… Take One”

The ground in our back yard has finally thawed enough for us to start up our composting again. We have one pile going strong, and though cool temperatures at night will likely keep the decomposition rate pretty slow for the next month or so, I am continually surprised by how quickly kitchen scraps break down … Continue reading “Composting”

These past few days I have felt myself turning a corner. It was getting to be a rough winter, to tell the truth. As the light changes and occasional warm days break the cycle of cold and rain and snow, our family is noticeably happier. It’s truly amazing what a few days in a row … Continue reading “Enjoying Spring”

Winter around here has been strange weather-wise. We have had our share of snow and freezing cold days, but then we get a break from cold and the warm sun thaws everything out, if only for a day or two. On these days, the boys and I spend every minute of daylight outdoors. Every ounce … Continue reading “February Garden: A Day in the Mud”

***Thank you for all of your kind emails, comments, phone calls, etc. about Friday’s post. I was so back-and-forth about posting the story, but I’m glad I did. Sure, many people probably judged me, but I think sometimes the most interesting conversations and debates can come from putting your story out there, even when it … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans: Walk in the Woods”