I noticed a bag of creepy crawly things while shopping at a local garden center last year. My first thought, ew, but upon closer inspection I realized that this bag contained probably the least despised creature of the bug world. Ladybugs! I already knew that ladybugs, also known as ladybird beetles, were helpful in controling the aphid population in your garden, I just didn’t realize you could actually purchase them at the store like a bag of chips. Who knew?! But alas, buying bugs is completely legit. Maybe I should put that on a t-shirt-“I Buy Bugs”. I’d buy that shirt! This was our second year releasing ladybugs into our…

Whether it’s been a long time coming or the recent outbreak has inspired you to take action, now is a great time to plant your first garden. People are scared. They don’t know if the grocery stores are going to have the items they need on the shelves. For the first time in a long time, many people are truly worried about food security. If there is one silver lining to come out of this challenging time, it is this. People are being inspired to become more self sufficient. More than ever, people are realizing that having complete dependence on a government or industrial food system is just not wise.…

(Disclaimer: I am not affiliated or representing any company or product listed below. These views are mine alone and I am receiving no compensation for my reviews.) Uprising Organic Seeds Located in Bellingham, Washington, this has been my go-to seed company for several years. What they lack in variety, they definitely make up for in quality. Some of my most successful crops have come from Uprising Seeds. They germinate well, and most importantly, are well suited to our local growing climate here in Washington state. Here’s a secret: you really don’t need 25 different varieties of carrots. One good quality, delicious, reliable carrot variety is worth way more than many…