Toolshed Tales
Oct 3, 2022
Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 2
Last week our Solana Center instructors put us into teams, and this week they put us to work! Each group was assigne...
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Sep 26, 2022
Master Composter Program Top Weekly Takeaways - Week 1
As part of my desire to compost and make an impact, I'm also sharing my top takeaway learnings from each week. So learn along with me, and maybe we'll both start to feel less intimidated and more impactful when putting less methane into our air and recycling more beneficial nutrients into our soil.
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Sep 19, 2022
Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall
So, why do leaves change color from vibrant green to fiery autumn hues? It starts with green-pigmented chlorophyll, which is concentrated within plant cell walls. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and initiates photosynthesis, nature's process of taking light from the sun and converting it into glucose (food) for a plant.
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Apr 28, 2022
Flashback Friday (2019) - So Much has Changed, So Much is the Same
Garden Expansion Project
It was fun to revisit this pre-pandemic post to see what has changed and what has stayed t...
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Apr 21, 2022
Earth Day 2022 - Invest in our Planet
Earth Day 2022 - “Invest in our Planet. What will you do?”
Our actions have a ripple effect, and I know that personal...
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Apr 6, 2022
Ladybugs: Beautiful Beetles that Help Protect Your Garden
My love for ladybugs runs pretty deep. It's not just because they are known to bring good luck, but they also bring ...
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