Health advocate, TV host, writer, and actress Marianela Pereyra ignited her passion for healing through food during her journey of helping bring her father back to health. She now shares the message of health far and wide through her blog, The Fuddhist, as well as her work through ENRICHLA, a Community Wellness Non-profit focused on […]
Seed varieties offered for sale have been selected by our staff for their performance in Western climates and soils. For those who live in shorter growing
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We have been making “Seed Bombs” every spring for the last few years and thought we would share our easy and blender-free tutorial with you. “Seed Bombs” are usually made with recycled paper or clay and a mix of local flower seeds. The idea is that they can easily be tossed in a natural area in your yard and once they are hit with rainwater and sun, they will germinate! They also can be purposely planted in shallow soil and cared for as you would any other planted seed. The latter will ensure greater success of the plants, the other is incredibly more fun! Picture us skipping along throwing seed bombs into the air…definitely more fun! Most “Seed Bomb” tutorials will ask you to use your beloved blender to shred the paper, but in doing so, you run the risk of overheating your blender’s engine. Our method requires a little more patience but it’s well worth the extra effort! SUPPLIES Newspaper or Paper Large Jar or Bowl Serrated Knife Boiling Water Wildflower Seed Mix (choose local) Small Cookie Cutters or Silicone Molds (optional) Tear 10 to 20 pages of newspaper or paper into small 1/2 inch pieces. Place them in a large, heatproof jar or bowl. Boil water and add it to the vessel covering the paper by several inches. Allow the paper to soak for a few hours, stirring occasionally. To encourage the paper to turn into pulp, stir and slice with a serrated knife. If the paper is still not falling apart, add another soak in hot water for a few more hours. Once the paper has lost shape and resembles pulp, strain through a sieve over the sink. We used our hands to squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Next, we added the pulp to a bowl and mixed in a full package of wildflower seeds. Alternatively, you can add just a few seeds into each one as you shape them. We used small cookie cutters that we had on hand and they worked wonderfully. We simply filled the cutters with pulp and squeezed out as much moisture as we could, as we did so. You can also use silicone molds or simply roll the pulp into a ball or mound. We popped the shapes out onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment and placed them in a sunny spot to dry. They were dry by the end of the next day and ready to go! (If you are using molds, allow them to dry for a few days) We’ve handed them out to friends and neighbors and they have always been well received. They can be planted in a favorite pot, in the garden bed or simply thrown into wild areas of your yard. Let us know if you give them a try! Sue “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.”
Here is a fresh and fruity way to learn a bit of life science. Sit down with your little one and teach them all the different parts of an apple! Download to complete online or as a printable!
We have been making “Seed Bombs” every spring for the last few years and thought we would share our easy and blender-free tutorial with you. “Seed Bombs” are usually made with recycled paper or clay and a mix of local flower seeds. The idea is that they can easily be tossed in a natural area in your yard and once they are hit with rainwater and sun, they will germinate! They also can be purposely planted in shallow soil and cared for as you would any other planted seed. The latter will ensure greater success of the plants, the other is incredibly more fun! Picture us skipping along throwing seed bombs into the air…definitely more fun! Most “Seed Bomb” tutorials will ask you to use your beloved blender to shred the paper, but in doing so, you run the risk of overheating your blender’s engine. Our method requires a little more patience but it’s well worth the extra effort! SUPPLIES Newspaper or Paper Large Jar or Bowl Serrated Knife Boiling Water Wildflower Seed Mix (choose local) Small Cookie Cutters or Silicone Molds (optional) Tear 10 to 20 pages of newspaper or paper into small 1/2 inch pieces. Place them in a large, heatproof jar or bowl. Boil water and add it to the vessel covering the paper by several inches. Allow the paper to soak for a few hours, stirring occasionally. To encourage the paper to turn into pulp, stir and slice with a serrated knife. If the paper is still not falling apart, add another soak in hot water for a few more hours. Once the paper has lost shape and resembles pulp, strain through a sieve over the sink. We used our hands to squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Next, we added the pulp to a bowl and mixed in a full package of wildflower seeds. Alternatively, you can add just a few seeds into each one as you shape them. We used small cookie cutters that we had on hand and they worked wonderfully. We simply filled the cutters with pulp and squeezed out as much moisture as we could, as we did so. You can also use silicone molds or simply roll the pulp into a ball or mound. We popped the shapes out onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment and placed them in a sunny spot to dry. They were dry by the end of the next day and ready to go! (If you are using molds, allow them to dry for a few days) We’ve handed them out to friends and neighbors and they have always been well received. They can be planted in a favorite pot, in the garden bed or simply thrown into wild areas of your yard. Let us know if you give them a try! Sue “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.”
Pill bugs live throughout the Rocky Mountains and are a great educational tool since they are safe to touch. Here are 6 fun facts about these animals.
What an interesting combination of elements! Generally speaking chain link fences aren’t considered pretty but add some knitting and plants and boy what change. This would be a fun idea to up…
From superb composting skills to unusual bodily functions, discover these surprising facts about the roly-poly.
Ahhh, summer! Is there any better time of the year? Spring allergies have settled, mosquitos are aplenty, the nights are short, and the days are fragrant with meadows and wildflowers. Truly, the most wonderful time to spend all your time outdoors. Unless, that is, you live in Furnace Creek; then summer might be a curse word for you. However, we believe that the majority of people can soak in the sun without shriveling to a dehydrated lump of hide, and if you’re looking for some summer activity ideas to make the most of this gorgeous season, this is our list dedicated to exactly that.
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Angiosperm, any of about 300,000 species of flowering plants, the largest and most diverse group in the plant kingdom. Angiosperms are vascular seed plants in which the ovule is fertilized and develops into a seed in an enclosed ovary. Learn about angiosperm characteristics, evolution, and importance.
Egg cartons are one of those hidden gems in the crafting world. Not only are they a great for recycled crafts, but egg cartons can also create amazing three dimensional crafts. When we made our
