The dirty, awkward and amazing world of mushroom growing.

The dirty part has nothing to do with…

Impact Of Preservatives On The Body

Preservatives are put into our foods to prevent spoiling and to extend shelf life. The process of food decay can be easily demonstrated by placing a piece of ripe fruit, an apple for example, on the countertop and watching what happens. The browning and rotting of…

Our Bug Hotel is open, come on in

Over the bank holiday weekend we built a Bug Hotel at Edie’s Grandparents house.

Talking the Business of Botanicals with Fern and Fungi

Three Things the Monarch Butterfly Migration Taught Me

Moss Belleza: The Beauty of Moss

Many people underestimate just how beautiful a simple moss species can be. Moss is an excellent plant to use when trying to add an accent or ground covering in the garden. This bryophyte offers much more than aesthetic appeal.

Finding Nature in the Nation’s Capital (Or: Where Is That Great, Green World, Anyhow?)

The Hidden Gems of New Hampshire

There’s so much left to discover…

As the weather finally begins to warm up and spring is making itself known, New Hampshire’s outdoor activities are finally coming underway. With the Granite State being known for its captivating mountain views…

Ladybugs and Carrots: My Year in a Preschool Garden

Digging In

The Recitation of the Fox (Part 10) — Stop Being Afraid All the Damned Time