Family Day at the Famers Market

By Becky | April 29, 2015
Six small teal baskets filled with bright red raspberries are arranged in a grid pattern on a wooden surface, reminiscent of a vibrant farmers market. The baskets rest on a black, lattice-patterned tray, occupying the left side of the image.

A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of raspberries, tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…

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GET GROWING! A Science Experiment for Kids

By Becky | April 8, 2015
Young coffee seedlings emerge from the soil in biodegradable pots, arranged in a grid pattern with scientific precision. Each seedling, marked by green stalks and attached seed casings, is at a similar growth stage.

It’s time for a fun science experiment! The snow is finally melting. The grass is beginning to turn green. The onions, chives, and strawberry plants in my kitchen garden are popping up out of the leaves and soil. Springtime is here! It seems like it always takes a little longer in Minnesota to get things…

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The Little Kitchen Garden

By Becky | April 9, 2012
A charming garden with a white picket fence features an arched trellis adorned with pink roses. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting gentle shadows on the grass. A quaint gravel path winds beside a flowerbed filled with vibrant, blossoming plants.

Spring is here! Watching the brown of winter suddenly turn pastel fills me a longing to be outside. The pale green of tree buds and the many hues of blossoms take my breath away. Watching tulips and hyacinth burst forth from the dormant garden spurs me on to begin planning my own garden. I have…

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