More Bloomin’ Blooms
I couldn’t help but overhear the annual deafening buzz coming from the blooming trees behind the garden shed. Glad I snapped some shots since the blooms are already spent and […]
Big (Green) Deal: What Tree Said
I’ve blogged before about plant-communication, but recently came across this interesting article from National Geographic about the signals given off by trees: Trees Call for Help—And Now Scientists Can Understand […]
Coop de Villa: Done and Open for Business
While Butch already built the basic coop structure back in the fall, there was still a bit to do to get the “Coop de Villa” completely move-in ready for our […]
Beddin’ Down
Butch and I have been a couple of busy worker bees at the Perch lately! So busy that I couldn’t fit it all in one post, so this is a […]
Inspiration Station: Natural Play Areas
When I was hired as Coordinator of Education and Outreach at TILT last year, it was only supposed to be a long-seasonal gig – focused mainly on programming treks and […]
Doin’ the Doula Thing
Last week, I met with my doula for the first time. She was recommended to me by the friend whom I originally wanted to act as my doula, but who […]
Green 101: (Mis)Adventures in DIY Cosmetics
Since embarking on my DIY cosmetics adventure a few months ago by concocting homemade deodorant (which was mostly a success…more on that below), I have slowly been attempting to replace […]
Inspiration Station: Gardening Past and Present
About a month ago, Earth Stone Station posted a great recap of the history of Liberty Gardens, complete with some great vintage advertising. Check it out here! And for even […]
Seed Bombin’
Tomorrow is TILT’s “For the Trees” Arbor Day Community Event at the Zenda Farm Preserve! One of the kids’ activities I’m going to be leading (besides making the ol’ peanut […]
All Things Bright: 9 Little Chicks at the Five Birch Perch
[Was going to post this last week, but it didn't seem appropriate. But now I've added even more recent photos of the chicks - with feathers coming in!] A couple […]
