Composting is a minimal effort way to help the environment and your garden. With many composting methods available, you don’t have to have a ton of space to start. Here’s the story of how I got inspired to begin composting. “Sadie, get out of the trash” I shouted as my dog knocked over the…
Backyard Beekeeping: Bee’s Knees, or Neighbor Nightmare?
As honeybee populations continue to decline, backyard/urban beekeeping is on the rise. With an estimated 120,000+ backyard beekeepers nationwide, you may find that there is a beekeeper in your neighborhood. In this post I share my experience with and explore the potentially tenuous relationship between backyard beekeepers and neighbors. Neighbors Causing a Buzz? Earlier…