There is nothing quite like experiencing a child’s joy in the garden. Seeing a little one watch seeds in the ground become the fruits and vegetables they find in grocery stores is a wildly inspiring journey. Many of us are deeply disconnected from the systems and people who grow our food. That’s why our signature…

Normally, we’re all about the tips for gardening in the cold and extending the season. But, in recent years especially, July and August tend to bring temperatures in the 90s across the north for an extended period of days—sometimes even weeks! The good news about gardening through the heat is that many plants will not…

I was backpacking with a friend along Wisconsin’s Ice Age trail during a hot spell in June. I had taken some time away from my job of assisting long-term care facility nurses with a new insurance model for seniors. After our first day of hiking, tolerating mosquitos and sweat, we finally arrived at our shady…