We are having an amazing flush of fall strawberries this year, and the colder nights make the berries super sweet. Given the state of the economy, I feel more pressed to preserve the abundance of food growing in our garden. Making organic strawberry jam is easy, and it is one … [Read more...]
5 Ways to be an Urban Homesteader: How to Live Off the City Land
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/mCPEBM5ol0Q&hl=en&fs=1] Not everyone can do as my family did and buy an old homestead, build your own house, and live-off-the-grid. Jobs and social ties keep families in suburbs and cities, and there is a good reason people tend to … [Read more...]
What is Baby going to BEE for Halloween? Help Spread the Buzz about CCD
The honey bees are dying off around the world, and yet still many people have never heard of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). This week the Italian government banned several pesticides that are thought to be linked to the honey bee decline. More research (funding) is required to … [Read more...]
Boy's Life Features Green DIY Projects
If you have a cub scout or boy scout yor probably receive Boy's Life Magazine. For the past several issues, they've had green topics featured: green vehicles, ocean and reef conservation, eco-friendly fun, and sporting green. The newest edition, September 2008, features a … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Vegan Recipe: Super Simple Balsamic Roasted Organic Summer Squash
It's that time of year again, when everyone's organic gardens are booming with summer squash. From zucchini to patty pans, I'm always looking for ways to use up a lot of summer squash in a delicious dish my kids will enjoy. Ever since I tried Kelli's balsamic asparagus, I pretty … [Read more...]