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by Kaitlin Mitchell

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 5

I really didn't know what to expect when I signed up for this program, but I've been a fan of the Solana Center for a long time. In addition, I knew I had a lot to learn to better compost my family's food scraps and yard waste. In short -...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 4 (Plus a Field Trip!)

It's hard to believe we only have one more weekend meeting for the Master Composter Program offered by the Solana Center. To complete the program, each participant will also devote 30 hours of volunteer time assisting future classes and helping to educate the community about the fascinating world of composting. ...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 3

Throughout this program from The Solana Center, the biggest overall takeaway so far: Mother Nature does 99% of the work, and when you compost, you're just setting the stage. My team put together and has been monitoring the Earth Machine Composter, and I've got to say, I'm impressed with this...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 2

Last week our Solana Center instructors put us into teams, and this week they put us to work! Each group was assigned a specific type of hot composting receptacle or technique and planned to bring the needed brown and green materials to create a working compost system.My team, "The Earthlings,"...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 1

As part of my desire to compost and make an impact, I'm also sharing my top takeaway learnings from each week. So learn along with me, and maybe we'll both start to feel less intimidated and more impactful when putting less methane into our air and recycling more beneficial nutrients...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall

So, why do leaves change color from vibrant green to fiery autumn hues? It starts with green-pigmented chlorophyll, which is concentrated within plant cell walls. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and initiates photosynthesis, nature's process of taking light from the sun and converting it into glucose (food) for a plant.
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Flashback Friday (2019) - So Much has Changed, So Much is the Same

Garden Expansion Project It was fun to revisit this pre-pandemic post to see what has changed and what has stayed the same.  Three years later, we are still working on this project. Want to see what's happened since then? Check out our Instagram account HERE to see the progress Highlight of our...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Earth Day 2022 - Invest in our Planet

Earth Day 2022 - “Invest in our Planet. What will you do?” Our actions have a ripple effect, and I know that personally - I can do better. This holiday, which began in 1970 and led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, chooses a theme each year. This...
by Kaitlin Mitchell

Ladybugs: Beautiful Beetles that Help Protect Your Garden

My love for ladybugs runs pretty deep. It's not just because they are known to bring good luck, but they also bring a natural balance to our gardens that allows us to keep pests in check without incorporating insecticides that harm the health of our plants, bodies, and our planet....
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We are big believers in access to outdoor education. It helps cultivate children to be more empathetic towards the environment. Your kind words make us feel extra special, thank you Christa! #organicgardening #gardeneducation #kidsinthegarden #gardeningwithkids #gardening #gardeningtips #greenthumb #ediblegarden #gardeninglove #livingwithplants #vegetablegardening #plantsarefriends #nutritioneducation #nutritionalscience #nutritionaleducation #lessonsfromnature #naturesgarden #kidsinnature #scienceforkids...
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Who knew! The genetic composition...

Who knew! The genetic composition of mushrooms is actually more similar to humans than plants. How so you ask? when mushrooms are exposed to sunlight they can produce vitamin D — just like humans. The more you know! #organicgardening #gardeneducation #kidsinthegarden #gardeningwithkids #gardening #gardeningtips #greenthumb #ediblegarden #gardeninglove #livingwithplants #vegetablegardening #plantsarefriends...