The best way to become a lifelong gardener and nature lover is to start early—and like most things in life, having the proper tools for the job makes things a whole lot easier. Much like the importance of a sharp knife in the kitchen, a good garden tool can make the difference between seeing work …
Living in space may sound pretty cool, but after weeks and weeks of eating freeze-dried packaged foods, many astronauts understandably crave the flavor, texture, color, and nutrients of fresh produce. Just like we all need to eat fresh food on earth, fruits, vegetables, herbs, greens, and flowers are vital to our health and happiness no …
Space Gardens! How Astronauts Grow Fresh Food without Sunlight or Gravity Read More »
Wondering what to plant in your family’s garden this year? While we love a classic garden full of the standards like tomatoes, zucchini, parsley, and peppers, there’s a whole wide world of wacky and wonderful herbs and vegetables that will make gardening together even more of a memorable adventure. So if you’re looking for some …
Beyond the Garden Basics: Next-Level Herbs and Veggies YOU Can Grow Read More »
Growing food with your whole family is one of the most rewarding activities out there. Whether you start with a plastic cup and a radish seed, a few herbs on the windowsill, some containers of lettuce and tomatoes on the porch, a shared plot in a community garden, or go whole hog on a backyard …
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For many of us, finding something growing on our kitchen counter is less a sign of horticultural prowess and more an urgent message from the mold gods that we really need to clean behind the toaster more often. But if the weather outside is turning frightful, or you simply don’t have the outdoor space to …
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Sure, holiday food memories are made from Mom’s mashed potatoes, Uncle Danny’s deviled eggs, and the cranberry sauce your kid made by herself, but the laughter, conversation, and connections that come with dinnertime chat can inspire just as many sweet recollections. Whether your kids sit at their own table or dine with the grownups during …
It’s that time of year when we start adding even more checklists to our usual pile of to-dos. As you start jotting down Thanksgiving grocery lists, holiday party calendars and gifting matrices, don’t forget to leave some room for community service. There are many ways you and your family can give back; check out our …
How To Make the Most Out of Volunteering with Your Child Read More »
When my 5-year-old son returns home in the evening from summer camp, the first thing he does is run to our backyard. There, we have a pair of raised beds enclosed inside what looks like a giant chicken coop, which prevents any critters from noshing on our hard work and doubles as a trellis for …
“I can do it!” Outside of, say, “Daddy, my head’s bleeding,” are there any four words more dreaded by the modern parent? Trimming her toenails? “I can do it.” Buckling her seatbelt? “I can do it.” Pushing the shopping cart? “I can do it.” Flambéing bananas Foster? “I CAN DO IT.” As the ultimate decider about who actually gets to …
Lessons Learned from a Road-Trip Frankensandwich Read More »
