A portion of our property has had monocrops (sod and corn) on it for a decade. A local sod farmer has used herbicides on our property for many years to kill off winter wheat and planted corn in the summers. Starting last year, we took back this portion of our property and are hoping to…
It’s funny — when Dave mentions forest bathing, people look at him a little funny. I think they think he’s talking about something like skinny dipping. Um… no… đŸ™‚ Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in nature and connecting with it using all five senses. It is…
The world is a complex web of interconnected ecosystems, and every species plays a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of the planet. One of the most important groups of organisms in this web is insects and pollinators. To support and protect these important species, we need to start with the foundation of…
