Spring has sprung and so have holes in my gardening pants. So I patched them, well, quite visibly. My family asked me if I would wear them in public. I said, why not? Regardless of how they look, my mended pants will last for at least one more season in the yard, I kept stuff […]
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How to Sew Produce Bags with Simple Tie Closures
These produce bags with simple tie closures are easy to sew, put a dent in your scrap fabric pile and keep plastic out of landfill.
How to Make Concentrated Vegetable Base for Broth
Transform vegetables, especially those past their prime, into a concentrated base to use in place of store-bought broth or bouillon cubes.
Out With the Concrete Pavers, In With the Plants
Even a small planting of natives can provide habitat for wildlife in crisis. Where concrete pavers once sat in our yard, flowers now bloom.
How to Revive Sad Vegetables Through Braising
Braising vegetables past their prime prevents not only vegetables from going to waste but also cooking liquids and whatever fat you have.
Easy Reusable Cloth Lunch Bag with a Flap Closure
When you pack a lunch, you eat more food from home and waste less of it. Sew this reusable lunch bag from fabric scraps and rescue those too.
7 Everyday Inexpensive Items That Simplify Your Life
These 7 modest items will simplify your life, saving you time and money. You may own several already but have not put them to use.
Zoom Meetup: How to Start a Produce Bag Sewing Bee
Would you like to socialize with crafty, like-minded friends, make something useful together, help reduce plastic pollution and build community, all while having fun? Then consider organizing a sewing bee for making reusable produce bags. Learn how to get started in this free Zoom meetup on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 10am PT/1pm ET. Plan […]
What to Pack in a Free, Zero-Waste, Out-and-About Kit
Packing these everyday, reusable items in an economical, on-the go, zero-waste kit will help you avoid tossing single-use items every day.