My son has always been tall and lean. This is partially because he plays sports and partially because he is a grazer. He eats a bunch of small meals throughout the day. At least, he […]
Category: Home and Garden
Ten Random Things about Trees for People Who Know Nothing about Trees
The block that I grew up on was lined with massive sycamore trees. Their peeling bark was a patchwork of tan and grey. When their seeds fell each fall we would pick the tufts apart. […]
Identifying Plants with PictureThis
There is a colossal evergreen tree in our yard that oozes white sap, drops cones, and has big droopy branches. We never knew what type of tree it was since it’s a leftover from the […]
Seven Surprisingly Awesome Things about Being a Mom
This is shaping up to be one of those weeks where my new obsession is not of my choosing. It’s track season for my son which means that it’s track season for me. The meet […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening Terminology
I hope that my blog hasn’t fooled you into thinking that I am a gardening expert. (If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed the lack of foliage around our house.) When I […]
Where to Find Extra Compost Materials
Spring has finally arrived in the mid-Atlantic states (sort of). The timing and weather haven’t worked out for planting flower beds yet. This means that my obsession with spring is focused on composting. When I […]
Plug In Your Lawn: How to Plant Grass Plugs in Eight Simple Steps
Most of us in the Mid-Atlantic States have long been ready for spring. Mother Nature dumped storm after storm on us this winter and continued her shenanigans into spring. I’m determined to ignore her and […]
