Let’s keep these Critters off our property: 1) They carry disease; 2) Cause property damage; and 3) Affect pets and other wildlife natural to our […]
Interconnectedness and mutual fulfilment among the four orders of nature- recyclability and self-regulation in nature
The four orders of nature refer to the four kingdoms of life on Earth: mineral, plant, animal, and human. The interconnectedness and mutual fulfilment among […]
Doug Tallamy and The Nature of Oaks: February 1 By Zoom
not an oak tree, not a Weston Wildcat. checking if you all are paying attention. Tanzania, 2012 For those of you who have never spent […]
Don’t Let a Gift Mask Your Emotions: The Transactional and Trivial Nature of Gift-Giving
Don’t Let a Gift Mask Your Emotions: The Transactional and Trivial Nature of Gift-Giving From my own experiences: Gift-giving is a common practice in many […]
How To Garden If You’ve Never Grown Anything Before | How To Nature
It’s gorgeous and it’s delicious. ‘Freckles’ romaine lettuce. I saw the following question on Quora: “I am an absolute beginner in gardening — where do […]
The Milk Jug Greenhouse: Does It Work? | How To Nature
I’ve seen several articles online this winter about the milk jug greenhouse — starting seeds in a milk jug outside before your last frost date […]
How I Grew Tomatoes On My Kitchen Counter: The Miracle-Gro AeroGarden | How To Nature
Kitchen counter gardens are hot right now. They let you grow herbs, flowers and even some veggies with hydroponics and there are many brands and […]
Drip Irrigation: It’s Not As Scary As It Sounds | How To Nature
I just put together my first drip irrigation system in my raised bed garden and it was a great experience. I recommend it to gardeners […]
How Has This Romanesco Broccoli Not Bolted? | How To Nature
I’ve been on a quest to grow Romanesco broccoli for the last two summers and it hasn’t […]
Biking the Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature Trail in Shelby, Iowa
Several weeks ago I rode the Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature Trail near Shelby, Iowa. The official trail is just 3.75 miles. After riding […]