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Mother Grows Best Gardening Guides for Families

A healthy garden is full of life, and some of the hardest workers are the insects you might not even notice. Pollinators...
07/30/2026

A healthy garden is full of life, and some of the hardest workers are the insects you might not even notice. Pollinators help flowers, fruits, and vegetables produce seeds and food. Decomposers break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil. Predatory insects help keep pest populations in balance, while parasitoids naturally reduce harmful insects before they become a bigger problem. Together, these tiny helpers create a healthier, more resilient garden. Skip the pesticides - they harm more than the intended target.

The next time you spot an insect in your garden, take a closer look. It just might be one of your greatest allies.

04/03/2026

Would you do this??

This may seem like a weird combo, but I’m telling ya - ripping out English ivy from the forest next to our house as been such a great workout, and the sense of accomplishment I feel afterwards is even better. And Seattle forests are just COVERED in it! Next time you’re driving look for ivy climbing the trees. Eventually it will topple the them (and take the forest with it). I’m always left with a feeling that the problem is almost too big to solve… but what if…

People head to the gym all the time to move their muscles - but the energy doesn’t go towards anything. Meanwhile, our society is lacking in community (and this would get people together), mental health is low (and time spent in nature improves mental health), and our forests are struggling (they need our help!). If these two activities were combined? How cool!!

If you think this idea has merit, do you know of any health coaches you could send this to?

Let me know what you think in the comments 👇

03/21/2026

They keep me on my toes over here 🫠

I recently got a date stamper for our eggs so I can keep track of when we collected them. Our gals are now laying about seven eggs per day, so we’ve been giving away a lot of eggs to friends. Come summer, we plan to have our little farm stand up and running. Stay tuned!

If you’re into native plants, supporting wildlife and growing your own food in the city, hit follow and I’ll be sharing more tips in the coming months.

If you want to learn how to garden to support wildlife and lessen the impacts of climate change, check out the link in my bio to learn more about the 4-part garden guide series I made for families like yours!

03/18/2026

When the news cycle’s got me down I like to fix something. So tonight, my Dad’s old guitar got a tune up ✌️

If you’re new here, hiya! Normally I’m not restringing guitars, I’m gardening to support wildlife and teaching others how to do it. I know the learning curve can be tough, so I made a set of guides to teach families how with just enough info to give you what you need to be successful, but not so much that you’re overwhelmed before you begin.

Oh, and they’re designed for kids. Think adult-level info, kid-level delivery. That way, you can learn alongside your little Tasmanian devil, and maybe even spark their interest in nature and science along the way ;)

The link to my guides is in my bio, and hit follow so we can keep in touch!

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