By Amber Veverka Chicks are appearing in local feed supply stores and at Renfrow Hardware in downtown Matthews, and hatcheries such as Murray McMurray Hatchery and Meyer Hatchery are shipping now. If you’re new to backyard chickens, here’s a cheat sheet to get you started. 1. Know the law. A growing number of towns, including [...]
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Backyard chickens: Get started now
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged chickens on April 3, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Springtime foraging with kids: Violets and redbuds
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged children, foraging, spring, wildflowers on March 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Children love to wander the yards and woods this time of year, seeking signs of spring. And how much more fun is it when you can find safe spring treats growing wild? Violets are blooming right now through the Charlotte region, and you can turn their shy purple petals into brilliant syrup and rosy [...]
Build a quick and easy compost pile
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged composting, gardening on January 28, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
By Amber Veverka Spring gardening season is just weeks away and it’s time to think about boosting your soil’s fertility to get the best potatoes, pansies, snap peas and more. If you’re still tossing lettuce leaves, carrot peelings and eggshells into the garbage and hauling leaves to the curb in bags, why not turn all [...]
Nature activities for kids during holiday break: 7 ideas
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged children, nature activities, winter on December 21, 2012 | 1 Comment »
By Amber Veverka School’s out and at last kids and families have daylight hours together to enjoy the outdoors. Here are seven ideas for ways to enjoy the natural world during the winter break. The weather may be brisk at times, but in the South, that’s not bad: It means no bugs, no poison ivy, [...]
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