7 Charleston Farmers Markets Not To Miss (And How They're Saving The Planet)
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7 Ways to Have a Greener Mother's Day
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Have a better and greener Mother’s Day with these 7 easy tips!
This woman raised you. She wiped your nose and your butt. She put up with your childhood tantrums, your adolescent melodramas, and your collegiate angst. You left the toilet seat up, your dirty dishes out, and didn’t replace the paper towels. You were literally the worst roommate anyone could ask for for a whopping 18 years… so just take a moment to say THANK YOU.
Read MoreMulberry Strawberry Basil Shrub: Savor the Season
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I love the ritual of savoring a beverage, no matter what it is.
And when it’s a homemade mulberry shrub made from foraged berries, you win bonus points!
Today on the blog, how and why we’re going to savor the season all summer long. Pinkies out, bottoms up! Let’s do this.
Read MoreDIY Vegetable-Based Watercolors!
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Get ready to play with your food: We're making DIY vegetable-based watercolors!
Why use non-toxic chemical paints when you can harness the power of plants?
This is a really fun way to encourage creativity in children while teaching them the power of plants and to see their food in a different light!
Read MoreSouthern Gardeners: 15 Edible Plants You Basically Cannot Kill
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I have a confession to make: I am a garbage plant mom.
I’ve committed absolute monstrosities in the garden, some of which you’re about to read about. If it’s possible to do? I’ve done it.
Here’s my secret to deceiving people: I ONLY PLANT WINNERS.
Today on the blog: Southern Gardeners: 15 Edible Plants You Basically Cannot Kill.
Read MoreBest Loquat Peach Salsa
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It's raining loquats in north Florida, which means I'm out here with buckets doing my happy dance.
Most people aren't familiar with the loquat, and don't realize it's edible.
For those living in areas with loquats (most of the Southeast and California in the US, though they can be found worldwide), these tasty fruits are a delicious, low-impact food source. And loquats make one HELL of a fruit salsa. Click through for my Loquat Peach Salsa recipe!
Read MoreUltimate Mulberry Peach Cobbler with Rosemary Topping (Waste Not Want Not)
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You may have noticed I love food. I consider it a sport and I'm going pro, y'all.
Today we're delving into native berries and low impact food sources... in the form of a delectable mulberry cobbler.
Cobbler for the planet, y'all!
Read MoreZero Waste Kitchen Sponges from Ecotopia
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Disposable sponges: they're disgusting. They breed bacteria - AND shed micro-plastics - until you toss them in the landfill, where they'll never biodegrade.
Several months ago, I switched to this adorable little zero waste Unsponge from the Ecotopia. It's cotton and terrycloth, it's washable... and unbelievably durable!
Read MoreBrothy Turnip Greens with Shiitake Mushrooms (Meal Without Plastic)
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This quick and easy comfort dish stars turnip greens, and is a yummy weeknight favorite.
I probably make a variation of these Brothy Breens with Shiitake Mushrooms at least once a week.
And guess what? At the end of this recipe, you'll be left with a heap of veggie waste for compost or broth and a couple items for the recycling bin. Bon appetit!
Read MoreZero Waste Kitchen Hack: Reusable Aluminum Can Lids
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If you are still crunching wads of aluminum foil around your cans before stuffing them in the fridge, WE NEED TO TALK.
STAAAAAAAHP!
Aluminum foil is an environmentally costly product to manufacture, and there's a cheap way to reduce way and save you money. Introducing a zero waste kitchen hack: reusable can lids. That's a win-win, y'all.
Read MoreHow to Build a Bee Garden from a Wood Pallet
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I’m going to touch on several topics in this post: saving the bees, how to build a bee garden in a wooden pallet, and eco-friendly crafting supplies.
So let’s dive in!
Read MoreHow to Plant a Bee Garden: DOs and DON'Ts
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I really love the bees, and right now they really need our help.
The US has seen an overall bee decline of approximately 23%. But there are things you can do to help!
