1. Think twice before surrounding your tree with an irrigator bag. You have probably seen green plastic irrigator bags at the base of the trunks of newly planted trees, whether along streets, in parks, or occasionally in residential yards. The idea is that you fill the zip-up irrigator bag with water which slowly drains down to the roots through small holes in the bag so that watering frequency can be reduced. The problem is that sometimes the holes clog and the water sits around the bark of the tree causing disease and rotting the trunk. Even when the water does drain through, the bark may remain moist, an invitation to fungus and insect infestation. Occasionally, you will see a bag...
Spring is upon us and with the warmer weather and blossoming flowers comes a new excitement for the season. There’s a change in the air, and lots of talk of fresh beginnings and new starts. Find fun and rewarding ways to enjoy the season and take care of yourself with these spring self care ideas. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered mental health advice. Consult a doctor or therapist for any mental health concerns. Why self care matters in spring The start of a spring often leads to thoughts about your goals and progress in the year. That can put a lot of pressure on your mental health and wellbeing – especially if...
Scrambled eggs are so underrated. They're soft and creamy, perfect on some crunchy buttered toast, and they're just as good for a quick breakfast as they are for a special weekend brunch. These Mediterranean scrambled eggs with feta take the standard recipe up a notch (or perhaps 2 or 3 notches). All the mix-ins help to bulk the eggs out a bit, as well as adding loads of nutrients (they do always say you should try to eat the rainbow!). Do they look a bit of a mess? Eh, kinda. Are they packed with incredible flavours from fresh vegetables, olives and feta cheese? Also yes. You can add all sorts of things to improve your simple scrambled eggs on toast,...
716: The Future of the Urban Farm and 000 Relaunch. Staying open to possibilities. In This Podcast: In this special episode, Greg Peterson shares an update from his new home in North Carolina. There are lots of exciting possibilities created by starting from scratch in a completely new and different place and Greg is taking the time to explore them all. He also confirms that the Urban Farm programs are not going anywhere, and he replays the very first episode of the Urban Farm Podcast. Click here to gain access to the entire Urban Farm Podcast library (all 700+ episodes!) by becoming an Urban Farm Patron Happy New Year! Greg Peterson coming to you from our new home, and...
Though she looked like she knew what she was doing in the kitchen, some of her followers trashed her for using farmed salmon, not using all of her asparagus stalks and also for using the word 'detox.'**Disclaimer – My post contains affiliate links. All products are ones I have. If you choose to purchase one of these items through the link provided, I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you. All proceeds help support the blog.
