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50 Ways to Reduce Plastic Use

50 Ways to Reduce Plastic Use

The other day I heard someone say that every single plastic toothbrush you’ve ever owned isstill sitting in a landfill and will likely still be there when your grandchildren’s grandchildren havegrandchildren. Gross, y’all. There has to be a better way than this. According to one study, Americans consume enough microplastics per week to make up…

10 Winter Homesteading Tasks

10 Winter Homesteading Tasks

To Keep You Busy Until Spring We are officially past the winter solstice! Even though it doesn’t always feel like it, the days are getting a little longer each day. What does a homesteader do in the middle of winter with no garden to grow? Today I’m sharing ten winter homesteading tasks that are keeping…

How to Start a Garden Club

How to Start a Garden Club

Embrace the beauty of nature and community with our guide on how to start a garden club. Whether you’re an experienced horticulturist or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, this post will walk you through the process, from cultivating your club’s vision to watching it flourish.