The global pandemic brought home to many people just how interconnected the world has become. This is true about the need to protect the environment, as well. According to the National Institutes of Health, the way to preserve human health is by maintaining the environment because polluted air, water and land encourages such sicknesses as asthma [...]
Backyarding — the trend to move all sorts of indoor activities outside — has become a permanent part of many people’s lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The backyard became a safe haven from the stress of quarantining by letting people reconnect with nature and each other, move work and play outside, and expand their living space [...]
In this season of social distancing, many Americans are turning to gardening, finding joy and peace in an outdoor activity that can be safely enjoyed from home. “What all gardeners know, and the rest of you may discover, is that if you have even the smallest space, a pot on a window ledge, a front step, [...]
There are many benefits to living on a rural acreage or small farm. The opportunity to raise livestock as a food source is one of those advantages. Many times, we see these landowners have a small chicken flock, a few goats or maybe even a few beef or swine. One of the challenges to this practice [...]
If you've ever felt a pang of guilt when packing up bags of waste after hosting a backyard barbecue or any outdoor dining extravaganza, we can help. Throwing a more sustainable soiree isn't just better for the planet; it can be more affordable too. Think of it this way: Purchasing reusable utensils means you're buying the goods once [...]
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