Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 29, 2013
During the summer months, we spend a lot of our time at home in our backyard. But it''s done and I thought it would be fun to take you to the place where my family spends most of its time during the summer--our backyard. I have perennials planted all the way around the edge of the patio. Every year, it gets more beautiful.
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 21, 2011
A compost needs two types of materials to develop: Carbon/Brown(dry) and Nitrogen/Green(fresh). A compost that is 3 parts carbon/brown to 1 part nitrogen/green is best. Too much green and you'll end up with a slimy, smelly mess full of fruit flies. There are a few basics though that you need to know.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 16, 2013
Plus, if you are interested in local food sources, it doesn’t get much more local than your own backyard. As you become more experienced with gardening, and as your confidence improves, you can plant a bigger garden. As you learn the ropes of gardening, you can begin to add more challenging plants to the rotation.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. Plant our garden where it receives some shade. We have two trees in our backyard. We planted our garden close enough to one of the trees that it receives some shade during the day.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 1, 2014
I got very lucky when I rented that house, as there was already a 1,500 gallon cistern buried in the backyard! In exchange for a small amount of work and not much money, you could start collecting rainwater off your roof tomorrow — just in time for this hot summer weather when your plants and lawn need a drink the most!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. This means that you use natural products to feed and protect the plants.
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