Home & Garden
30 ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Check out these 30 ideas for easy ways that everyone from preschoolers to teenagers can reduce, reuse, and recycle this Earth Day. Read more
Gardening Science: Garden Experiments for Kids
Spring is the perfect time to teach kids about growing things. Even if the ground outside is still hard, there are fun things you can grow inside. Try one or more of these fun plant experiments for fun and learning! Read more
Perfectly Pumpkin
Pumpkin is the flavor of the season when Thanksgiving comes around, especially when used in desserts and sweet treats the whole family will enjoy. Here are four delicious pumpkin treats your family will love! Read more
Pumpkin Crafts and Pumpkin Patches
Fall is in the air and it's time for pumpkin crafts and pumpkin patches. Read on for four fun pumpkin-themed crafts plus a list of Monterey and Santa Cruz Pumpkin Patches! Read more
Starting a Fall Garden on the Monterey Peninsula
A fall and winter garden can be bountiful and easier to take care of than you think, as cooler weather helps retain moisture and keeps most of those pesky little pests at bay, two of the most significant issues for gardeners during the warmer months. Read more
Our Favorite Salt Dough Crafts for Kids
Salt dough is easy to make and requires ingredients you most likely have at home. Once you've whipped up a batch, here are our favorite fun items your kids can create. Read more
Dig This! 10 Big Benefits of Gardening with Kids
Recent research shows that there are several reasons to start a garden with kids. The benefits range from making kids smarter to making them healthier. Here are 10 great reasons to get kids gardening. Read more
Raising Chickens In Monterey County
Are you curious about raising backyard chickens? They’re affectionate, affordable, low-maintenance, educational and fun. If your a Monterey County resident and you're considering raising chickens, here's what you need to know. Read more
Playing in the Dirt! Spring Gardening With Your Kids
The Monterey Peninsula is a fantastic place to grow a garden. It is especially good for starting a garden with kids, as the climate and long growing season make the whole process much more forgiving than it would be elsewhere. Read more
Moving Tips (from someone who just suffered through it!)
Do you have a move in your near future? I've made 4 (yes, 4!) moves in the past ten months. What I learned over the past ten months is that a) moving isn't fun and b) moving is definitely less stressful when I'm organized. Read more
