The Dirt
Decorating with Wildflowers
Wildflower Seeds Summer is upon us and the wildflowers you planted are in full bloom and you have enough to spare, maybe, for a bouquet for your table! Wildflowers are great candidates for cut flower arrangements. Blooms can be freely cut without fear of ruining the manicured look of the typical flower bed and arrangements […]
The Essential Pollinator
Pollinators Those pesky critters that buzz by, causing us to dance and flap our arms when we are outside, are far more than a mere annoyance. We don’t give these tiny powerhouses the credit they are due. Native pollinators such as bees, butterflies, flies, moths, beetles, and bats are essential for human survival but their […]
Worms in my Kitchen?
Composting Indoors by Cheryl Soldati Clark What is Vermiculture? Vermiculture is more than just a funny word, it is the process of using worms to decompose food waste. The worms turn the waste into nutrient-rich material that will ensure healthy & happy plant growth. It is nature’s way of recycling! This method is a sustainable […]