2020 was a hard year, but by building on the lessons learned, you can cultivate even more abundance in 2021. And by focusing on cultivating abundance for people, plants and wildlife, you can improve your overall resiliency to future shocks. Let’s dive into these lessons so we can start cultivating abundance in 2021.
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Climate chaos is upon us. Droughts are becoming more common. And when the rains come, they come in torrents. How do you prepare your garden for climate change? Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to make your plants more resilient to climate change. Let’s dive into these steps to build a climate-resilient garden. Continue […]
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Have you ever seen garter snakes around you garden? While they can give you a bit of a surprise, these snakes are actually a gardener’s best friend. From slugs to small rodents, garter snakes eat many of your common garden pests. And since they’re harmless to humans, these are great snakes to encourage on your […]
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Traditional roses can be hard to grow—but wild roses, like Nootka rose, are great alternatives. Nootka rose is a great Pacific Northwest (PNW) native rose that provides fantastic habitat for wildlife while also providing beauty and even edible uses for you. And it’s very easy to grow! Let’s dive into this fantastic PNW native rose. […]
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Dealing with compacted soil is a pain—often a literal pain, if you try to dig through it. But there is a way to deal with compacted soil without digging. When you work with plants and soil life, you can turn compacted soil into healthy, living soil. Let’s dive into how to do this.
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You want to cultivate abundance in a way that can support wildlife and heal the living world around us. But have you ever wondered if there are practices you take for granted that are actually harming wildlife instead? The truth is that there are a number of common practices that end up hurting the wildlife, […]
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Late winter and early spring can be fairly dreary here in western Washington. But Osoberries (Indian plum) brighten up the grey rainy days with their bright green leaves and white flowers that show up before most plants have woken up. Keep reading to learn how you can add this great native plant to your property […]
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Perennial onions are a fantastic option for replacing traditional onions with a perennial crop. But there are several types of perennial onions and it can be confusing to know where to start. Some are best used as green onions, while others produce onion bulbs that you can harvest and use. Ready to get started? Let’s […]
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With the arrival of fall, it’s time to start thinking about ensuring your property is ready to go come spring. A great way to do this is to take steps now to build healthy soil this fall. When you take time to prepare the land in the fall, you create the conditions that let soil […]
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Fall is here, and the life on your property is getting ready to rest. But you can still do a lot right now to help your place come alive with abundance in spring, like planting perennial foods, building healthy soil, planting native plants, working with wildlife, and working with your land. Here’s how each of […]
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