I want a little homestead, be it a little urban homestead, or on some space away from the city. I want to have chickens, bees, a big garden, and perhaps a goat or a cow. Sometimes I feel like it’s just a dream and it will never happen, but slowly, my husband and I take… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Sustainable Living
Fun Video Fridays – The Eating Seasonal Organic Farm Fresh Food Edition
Spring is here and soon the farmers markets will be opening (at least here in Denver). Some of you are already shopping at your local farmers markets … maybe you’re one of the lucky few who have access to farmers markets year round! I love this video from Gaiam on the importance of eating seasonal,… Continue Reading
Don’t Think You Can Homestead? Think Again! An eBook Review and Giveaway
Do you have dreams of homesteading? Do you feel like you’ll never attain those dreams? Did you know that there are different definitions of homesteading, and there’s a very good chance that you’re already doing it? If you are like me, you dream of a life where you can return to your roots or live… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – How To Make A Self-Watering Container Using 2 Containers
Spring is here and many of us are working in our gardens, or at least planning our gardens. If you’re like me and have limited space, then container gardening is what you are probably doing. I watched this tutorial last spring and was able to make some self-watering containers for myself. It’s a great tutorial if you’re going… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Michael Pollan Why Eat Local Edition
I am a big advocate of eating local and in season. Not only are you getting more nutrition, you are conserving energy and helping to protect and support your local economy. Food is one of the greatest pleasures we have in life, yet we sometimes forget to stop and think about where our food is… Continue Reading
The Basics of Getting Your Urban Garden Started – Guest Post by Mike Lieberman
Today, I am thrilled to welcome THE Urban Organic Gardener, Mike Lieberman, to my blog. Mike was one of the first people I met when I started out on my blogging journey and I have enjoyed getting to know him over the years. I love his website and have learned a lot of things to… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Garden of Eatin’ Edition
This video, put out by Kitchen Gardeners International is a brief look at America’s Garden. Though it’s three years old, it’s still a good one! Gardening serves so many valuable purposes other than providing food. It’s good for the body and the soul. Getting your hands in the dirt and cultivating the soil and the… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The What Happens When You Are Surrounded by Over 400 Happy Polyface Cows Edition
A fun look at some of Polyface Farm’s happy cows. I know real milk comes from happy cows!… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Edible Schoolyard Edition
Awhile back, I posted a video about Alice Waters and her 60 Minutes interview. If you’re not familiar with Alice Waters, she is the mother of the slow food movement. She is a powerful advocate for using high-quality, local, sustainable ingredients and eating what’s in season. Her restaurant, Chez Panisse, is considered one of the… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Michael Pollan’s Garden Edition
I cannot stress the importance of gardening. Not just for growing your food, but for the experience that permeates your soul. Gardening is healing. Everyone can garden. And you can garden in the teeniest of spaces. Just get started! Checking out Michael Pollan’s Garden from Powering a Nation on Vimeo.… Continue Reading