If you have enough space for a bale of straw, then you have enough space for a garden. Growing vegetables in a straw bale is easy, fun and a good way to inspire kids to start gardening. A straw bale acts much like a raised bed, you just plant directly in the bale. It is a great gardening method to use in areas that have poor soil, or if your dwelling has minimal outdoor space. Use these tips to grow your own straw bale garden. Location Any flat surface that receives at least 6 hours of … [Read more...]
Winter Hiking in Columbus, Ohio
Yesterday kicked off the winter hiking series at our local Columbus Metro Parks. I have said it before but it is always worth repeating... the Columbus Metro Parks are pure awesomeness. All year long they arrange fun stuff for families and it is usually free. Where I was raised a patch of green grass with a baseball diamond and a swing set was called a park. Here the parks are full of wild, forested land and swamps, ponds, or rivers with trails winding through. Each park is diverse and unique … [Read more...]
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