Photo by allspice1 Because lawn chemicals have been linked to both acute as well as long-term health problems, Chip Osborn created this comprehensive video to help bring awareness to the issues. It’s hugely educational and a must see for parents, elected officials, as well as school administrators. Please take 10 minutes and see how what [...]

Photo by minds-eye The Dragonfly Also Known As: Mosquito Hawk or Darner Wildlife Identification: Dragonfly nymphs (babies) have a thick, cigar-shaped body and large eyes. They live in the water while their growing until they’re ready to turn into adults. Dragonflies adults can be found in all kinds of colors and patterns – some of [...]

Photo by digital cat Because I always have kids hanging around (I’m like a Pez dispenser), I’m always on the look-out for plants that kids are drawn to. It’s just one of the many ways I can help influence the next generation of plant addicts. If you’re looking for plants for the children in your [...]

Photo by empract First off let me say that if you haven’t been loitering around your local farmer’s market – get the to one straightaway. Buy fresh and buy local. Good stuff, my friends. Farmers’ markets give kids a chance to learn about fresh food and how it arrives from the grower to their dinner [...]

Photo by Pink Sherbet I think one of the reasons that kids take easily to gardening is that there’s always surprising things happening in the garden. Seasonal changes bring unexpected events such as volunteers (unexpected plants) and fascinating creatures like praying mantises and the bright green chrysalises of Monarch butterflies. They’ll find plants that have [...]