Composting: Transforming Garbage into Black Gold

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…

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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…