“Our Mother Earth is on fire, and we have to stop her from burning…because [she] is in our hands, we have to take her.” This was the message youth climate activist, Yola Mgogwana presented to President Cyril Ramaphosa and a delegation of the United Nations Population Fund at a climate change symposium in 2019. She […]
Style Legend Prince Charles Releases a Sustainable Clothing Collection
Earlier this year, photographs began circulating suggesting that His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the heir apparent to the British throne, wears just two coats—and has done so since approximately 1988. The idea was almost too much to bear. One of the global faces of privilege and power, a man with access to the best tailors […]
Save money and help the environment by using autumn leaves in the garden – Mail Tribune
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IN THE YARD: For hydroponics, think outside the box (and soil) | Lifestyles
BY STUART SUTPHIN Contributing columnist A reader asked for more information on this topic. Thanks to “TL” for providing some information on the tower garden. There is yet another type of gardening that can be done indoors […]
Family-friendly garden for growing veges – and kids!
Chelsea Smylie did not shy away from bold design when she planted what she describes as her first real garden on Christchurch’s Port Hills. Six years on, that confidence is paying off in the Westmorland property, which Smylie shares with her husband, Nick, and their three children, Isla, 7, Phoebe, 4 and Guy, 2. JULIET […]
Which cottagecore vacay is right for you?
ICYMI, #cottagecore is having a moment. If you’re not familiar with the term, cottagecore refers to a soothing, nostalgic aesthetic that highlights a slower + more natural lifestyle. Cottagecore is full of rustic landscapes, baking things from scratch, gardening, foraging for wild foods — basically, all the activities that became popular during quarantine. Its popularity […]
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply enters a new era
Noted nationally for its “earth friendly” products, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply is now under the ownership of Bill and Jill Hageman. Native Californians, the Hagemans draw on Bill’s background in banking and as an entrepreneur, along with Jill’s experience as a teacher, to keep the operation running smoothly. Plus, they and their children, […]
Does your soil get a passing grade? | Outdoors
As the gardening season comes to a close, gardeners will soon be busy preparing for winter. Of all the chores involved, soil testing is often overlooked. Because your soil is the foundation of your garden, testing is an essential task as you prepare for next year’s growing season. Fall is the ideal time to test […]
ONLINE: Green Thumb Gardening – Isthmus
RSVP here for series/individual classes. press release: The Green Thumb Gardening class series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! Dane County Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Register for the complete class series […]
James Cassidy: From Pop Culture to Agriculture
OSU instructor James Cassidy wants you to start seeing soil. This human frequently reminds people that all culture comes from agriculture. We all start with and eventually return to soil. “Every molecule, every atom in your body has been through the soil, billions of times and the fact that you’re not soil this moment is a […]
