A little over a year ago, our school participated in a Trash Free Lunch Challenge.  The goal was to teach students to reduce waste in their lunch, and perhaps to make some changes.  When we finish our lunch, we sort it into appropriate buckets, with liquids going in one, recyclable items into another, one for the landfill, and one for […]

One of the easiest ways to keep your soil moist and cool is to apply a layer of mulch on your garden.  Start by checking with your local city or municipality. LA, Glendale, and Santa Monica all offer free mulch for residents. It generally requires being picked up from their facility. Another easy way to get copious amounts is by […]