As a writer, I spend a lot of time on my computer. Between writing and doing research for my writing, I log at least five hours each day. So, the idea of spending more computer time reading personal blogs (on any subject) rarely appeals to me. However, over the years, I’ve found a few gardening blogs and websites that I’ve bookmarked and return to again and again. These resources range in tone and theme from extreme homesteading to hip urban gardening to the aesthetically pleasing gardens of a New England garden writer. Although the topics
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Your seed trays and hoes are tucked safely away in the shed and your garden lays fallow under six inches of snow. Although the most active season for gardening is over, you needn’t lay aside the gardening habit completely. Winter is a time for planning and contemplation. Write a few notes about your gardening efforts of the previous season. While they’re still fresh in your mind, jot down details, such as last and first frost, plant varieties, and successes and failures. Make notes of things you’d like to change and look through seed catalogs for
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Homeschooling is a journey, and one that is often epic in scope, challenging, fraught with difficulties, and with a huge reward at the end. While keeping your kids at home will be one of the best things you do for them, it will not be easy. Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, you know that it is important to take help where you can find it. Fortunately, you are homeschooling in the Internet age, and you have numerous resources at your fingertips. With what limited time you have in your day
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With the right set of tools, any job is easier and can be accomplished in a more efficient manner. Whether you are washing the dishes, building a shed, or homeschooling your children, having the right tools is essential. If you are new to homeschooling and being an educator, getting the right materials and tools will make your life much easier and simpler. Planning ahead and having the necessary items will ensure that you are positioned to succeed. The rest is up to you. A library card. Books are one of the most important, if not
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As if the idea of teaching your children English, math, history, and science is not intimidating enough, consider a foreign language. Learning a new language is a great way to become a more analytical thinker, to increase opportunities, and to develop as a well-rounded person. If you never learned another language yourself and the idea of teaching one scares you, fear not. There are many great ways to get your kids into a foreign language and culture, and it is not as difficult as you may think. Why learn a new language? The world is
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