Building small habits to create big impact!
It is February!! We are being pulled in a so many different directions and the stress is through the roof if you are staying tapped into the news. Be sure to your preserve your mental health in this time and spend time in nature even if it is your own garden. We are no good if we are depleted and exhausted.
Let’s turn our overwhelm into a small actions that build habits to put us in control and also benefit the planet.
Composting is one of the simplest things you can do in your garden and for your garden. Did you know that Californians throw away nearly 6 tons of food waste each year? YIKES! 18% of material that goes into the landfill is food scraps and it will NEVER decompose because it never touches soil. The food waste off-gases methane gas which of course is bad for the planet.
When doing dishes or cleaning up we have a compost caddy next to our sink to collect all food scraps. If you don’t have a caddy you like, our Refill Mercantile downtown has a great one. Compost Caddy
We empty our caddy almost everyday for a family of 4. We have an on site compost bin in part of a raised bed, but if an onsite compost bin feels too overwhelming, you can throw all food scraps go into your city waste green bin. Let’s make small actions together to make a bigger impact on our planet!!
Continue to leave the leaves!! I know it takes time to get used to what it looks like on the ground, but it’s worth stretching out of our comfort zone a bit for the benefit of the soil. Leaving the leaves holds in moisture in the soil, and creates safe places for bugs to overwinter. Once the leaves dry, they will decompose and add carbon back to the soil. It is a win win for humans and the planet.
If you planted cover crop, mid-February is the best time to cut it. This year I am trying a new method that I haven’t used yet..crimping. I will be sharing the process over the next few weeks on socials so be sure you are following along to see the process @lumafrontyardfarming
It is the perfect time to reflect on last year’s garden and what worked and what didn’t. Did you like the tomato varieties you planted? Was your soil healthy and able to provide nutrients to all the plants? We are your best resource in getting the garden of your dreams! Schedule a consultation today!
