5 Things You Need To Know To Create A Successful Vegetable Garden To Grow Your Own Food An Interview With Martita Mestey Soil- In order to have plants thrive in
Growing Microgreens Nutritious and punchy in flavor, microgreens have taken the spotlight in the culinary world in recent years. But are they worth the hype? We say yes! Luckily, you
What to Do with Green Tomatoes? Summertime tomatoes, in all their multicolored, juicy glory,
Essential Oils for the Garden—A Gardener’s Best Friend Friend If you have been following us
Plastic Free Garden If you’re on social media you find lots of posts about reducing
Growing potatoes in small spaces Of all the food we grow in our backyard homestead,
With summer comes hot weather and dry days, so naturally you have to water your
Beans, the Climate, Smart Food, and Why You Should Grow Beans As homesteading vegans, we
March 12th is National Plant A Flower Day and it’s a day dedicated to the planting
We had a huge rainstorm last week, and the next day, most of the trees
I love fall for many reasons but one major reason is that’s it’s prime apple
We’re getting our garden ready for winter vegetables. Planning and plotting out what we will
I love using kale to make pesto. Kale tastes great with lemon, salt, garlic and
When we grow tomatoes, they tend to ripen all at once so taking care of
We are just a few days away from the International Day of Zero Waste!
This is a great opportunity to celebrate not only the fact that we live in an era where we can recycle and compost, but also to take stock of what we have learned from these practices.
Did you know that humans produce more than 2.2 billion tons of garbage per year? That's a lot of waste! And, what's even worse is that only half of it is managed in controlled facilities.
This year, we're celebrating the International Day of Zero Waste by remembering that even though we're only one small part of a larger system, we have the power to make big changes! We can all make a difference by making small changes in our daily lives—like bringing your own shopping bag with you when you go grocery shopping or choosing items made from recycled materials—that will add up to something amazing. Together we can make a difference!
#zerowastejourney #internationaldayofzerowaste #sustainability #savetheplanet #reducewaste #zerowastefamily
Thank you @bnsouthcorona for such a warm welcome! We are having fun making salt art here at @crossingsatcorona 🙌💛 #coloredsaltart #sustainablecrafts #earthfriendlypaint #barnesandnoblecorona #bncorona @whatsupcorona
Join us at Barnes & Noble at The Crossings in Corona, CA today, March 25th at 3:00PM for our Barnes & Noble Author and DIY Craft Event! This event is open to all ages, so bring your friends and family! We’re so excited for this event—we can’t wait to see you there!
#bookevent #authorevent #diycrafts #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowasteauthor #barnesandnoble #zerowastechildren #zerowastekids #zerowasteartandcraft #zerowastecrafts #zerowastewithkids
We’re growing our following outside of San Diego, and we need your help!
We would love your help connecting with more like-minded people as we head out on our book tour to different locations.
Tag your favorite zero-waste/sustainable spots in Corona in the comments! Where should we check out?
#booktour #barnesandnoble #thecrossings #event #zerowastejourney #zerowasteevent
Our Zero Waste Family has written a book all about living a zero waste lifestyle, and I will be talking about it at this event. Then stick around for our DIY craft event—we're going to make some fun trash-free crafts together.
Join us at Barnes & Noble at The Crossings in Corona, CA this Sunday March 25th at 3:00PM for our Barnes & Noble Author and DIY Craft Event! This event is open to all ages, so bring your friends and family! We're so excited for this event—we can't wait to see you there!
#bookevent #authorevent #diycrafts #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowasteauthor #barnesandnoble
What if you could save $18,000 just by changing your lifestyle? It's true!
We're passionate about saving the planet and saving money, so we wanted to share some tips that have helped us save $18,000 per year.
If you're looking for an easy place to start, look at what's in your pantry right now. Are there things that you can replace with reusable versions? For example, if you use paper towels often, try using washable cloths instead.
We reduced food waste by being more mindful of what we buy and how much we eat. Reduce food waste by freezing what's left over and eating it another day. (Or composting!)
We packed lunches instead of buying them every day—it saved us hundreds of dollars each month! Bring your own reusable water bottle and snacks to work!
We rode our bikes more often. It's good exercise and will keep your carbon footprint down! If you can't ride your bike, consider taking public transportation!
When possible, we bought used items instead of new ones—You can find great furniture on Craigslist or at thrift stores, and then refinish it or repurpose it as needed.
When something broke or wore out, we repaired it instead of throwing it away. You'll save money in the long run, plus you'll be helping the environment by keeping items out of landfills!
We made homemade cleaning products (like vinegar) instead of buying them in stores—and they work just as well as the store-bought stuff does, and they're cheaper!
If you're looking to save money, make coffee at home instead of buying it at the store. It's easy, and it's cheaper. Plus, you'll have more control over what ingredients are in your coffee, which is a huge plus.
#zerowastejourney #financialfreedom #moneytips #zerowaste
Zero waste hair care
I’m chatting with Easton and Melissa from San Diego’s first zero waste hair salon @scisters
To read more about my zero waste hair care check out my post here
https://zerowastefamily.com/my-zero-waste-hair-care
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#zerowaste #zerowastehaircare #zerowasteliving #zerowastebeauty
It’s nettle season!
Our family absolutely love foraging and nettle is the first treasurer in spring to forage.
We use stinging nettle in many different ways:
Nettle soup
Feed for chickens
We make fertilizer water for the garden
Tea
We make dehydrated boost powder for smoothies
What are your favorite way to use stinging nettle and what other things do you forage?
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#stingingnettle #stingingnettles #foragedfood #foragingforfood #foragin #urbanforaging #naturespantry #nettletea🌿☕️ #nettle #nettles #thezerowastefamily
Liam shares what he packed himself for his zero waste and vegan lunch.
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#veganlunch #vegankids #vegankidslunch #zerowastepackedlunch #zerowasteonthego #zerowastefamily #thezerowastefamily #zerowasteyouth #zerowasteliving #zerowastelifestyle
Zero Waste Family has written a book all about living a zero waste lifestyle, and Fredrika will be talking about it at this event. Then stick around for our DIY craft event—we're going to make some fun trash-free crafts together.
Join us at Barnes & Noble at The Crossings in Corona, CA this Sunday March 25th at 3:00PM for our Barnes & Noble Author and DIY Craft Event! This event is open to all ages, so bring your friends and family! We're so excited for this event—we can't wait to see you there!
#bookevent #authorevent #diycrafts #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney #zerowasteauthor #barnesandnoble
We have had record amount of rain and cool temperatures here in San Diego and although we all complain, the vegetable does not.
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#growingbroccoli #growingfood #growingfoodathome #growingfoodinmygarden #growtoeatfresh #growtoeatbetter #urbangardening #urbangarden #backyardgarden #backyardhomestead #selfreliance #sustainableliving #thezerowastefamily
Don't forget this Saturday, when we'll be at the 10th annual Zero Waste Youth USA Convergence! Join us for a day of education, inspiration and action. We'll be there with our youngest son, Liam, speaking about engaging the next generation.
Youth are the future. Let's make sure they are a part of the Zero Waste movement!
#zerowasteyouthusa #zerowasteyouth #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowastejourney
Let’s stay in touch so we can take this journey together!
