Category: Gardening

What’s the most effective (natural) insect repellent?

Every year in May, we release our Bug Away Box, which features a natural insect repellent, among other things. And every year I get questions about how well it works and what insects it works on, so I'd like to cover some of that information here. 🙂 I will do my best to present all … Continue reading What’s the most effective (natural) insect repellent? →

Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families

Tonight, I saw my first fireflies of the season—flickering in the dusk like a tiny miracle. There’s something about that first flash of light that makes it feel like summer. That, and the fact that school is ending, and all over social media I see my friends' children graduating. Firefly Summer. Of course, where there … Continue reading Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families →

Why does Springtime make me so happy?

This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy? →

What is Scripture Writing?

Scripture writing is a practice where individuals write out passages from the Bible by hand, in order to engage with the text on a deeper level. It involves selecting specific verses, chapters, or books of the Bible and transcribing them onto paper, a journal, or a notebook. You can find a lot of scripture writing … Continue reading What is Scripture Writing? →