I Failed at Growing Food for Humans, So I Grew It for the Bees Instead
As I tended to native flowers on my fire escape, I discovered there’s a lot more to love about urban wildlife than squirrels.
I Failed at Growing Food for Humans, So I Grew It for the Bees Instead
As I tended to native flowers on my fire escape, I discovered there’s a lot more to love about urban wildlife than squirrels.
How Onions Became a Staple On My Family’s Seder Plate
Every spring, my family gathers around our Passover table, which isn’t complete without a few raw onions.
Keeping Chickens Taught Me How to Give a Cluck
Our family’s backyard chickens, acquired in the early days of the pandemic, have shown me how to slow down and rethink my moral principles.
What Spending Five Months on Bed Rest in an Old Farmhouse Taught Me
Lessons on farming, love and patience.
When the World Slowed Down, I Made Sloe Gin
Grown throughout the English countryside, the tart berries can be used to make a festive liqueur.
Learning to Grieve and Grow In My Community Garden
In the early days of the pandemic, I tended to my new plot and houseplants as a way to mourn the loss of my beloved cat.
How My Toddler Reminded Me of the Joys of Composting
It can sometimes be messy, but composting with kids helps introduce them to sustainable living—and makes it feel like less of a chore in the process.
How Signing Up for a CSA Transformed the Way I Cook
On learning the beauty of cooking seasonally.
The Meditative Joys of Virtual Farming
How a fake farm in Stardew Valley taught me real life skills in 2020.
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