The 10 Best Reasons to Grow Your Own Food

The 10 Best Reasons to Grow Your Own Food

We told you in our welcome post that health is just one of the amazingly diverse benefits of homegrown food. There are real nutrition advantages, to be sure: Organic produce has been shown to be more supercharged with nutrients than conventional fruits and vegetables. But growing at home can also save you money and shrink MORE »

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Grow Your Own: What Happens When A Writer and a Farmer Start a Blog

Grow Your Own: What Happens When A Writer and a Farmer Start a Blog

Welcome to Grow Your Own. We’re Jeanne and Amanda, and we’re going to explain how everyone, everywhere can grow their own food. We hope to get you fired up about the many benefits (nutrition isn’t the half of it) of homegrown fruits and vegetables, and plug you in to the growing trend in urban farming. In the next few months, as summer sets in, organic fruits, vegetables and herbs will be growing in every American city – in backyard gardens and schoolyards, on rooftops, fire escapes, windowsills, and community plots. This blog will equip you and your family to join the growing ranks of America’s DIY farmers.

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25 Outdoor Storage Tips

25 Outdoor Storage Tips

Get ready for summer by getting outside and organized with these 25 Outdoor Storage Tips.

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10 DIY Driftwood Projects For Your Decor

10 DIY Driftwood Projects For Your Decor

I’m from Seattle, and our beaches there have driftwood galore. Driftwood furniture and decor is really popular, and I thought some of you who don’t live close to the ocean might be interested in seeing some cool crafts that can be made with the stuff! The unique shapes and textures of driftwood make it perfect MORE »

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25 Totally Clever Gardening Tips & Tricks

25 Totally Clever Gardening Tips & Tricks

Learn how you can use plastic forks, chamomile tea, and soda bottles to ensure a healthy garden this year with these handy gardening tips and tricks...

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Bikes! 20 Cute Bikes and Accessories

Bikes! 20 Cute Bikes and Accessories

Warm weather always gets me dreaming of bike rides. I have an a pretty cute bike, but could still use a few accessories to make my ride just right.

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