Winter | Loving Nature's Garden

Funny Underwear and Nine Other Funky or Frugal Ways to Stay Warm This Winter

Jordan in Long Underwear by PinkMoose

Winter is here for those of us in the north. For the frugal and green amongst us, with the thermostat turned down, staying warm requires a few resources and a sense of humor.

Funny long underwear is one way to stay warm, but there are lot’s more funky, frugal, or [...]

Saving Energy in One Minute Flat. How Low is Your Thermostat?

Basil Fireplace by Cyrusbulsara

Now that winter is here, how green is your home? There’s a quick way to make it greener.

How do you approach the winter? Are you like a possum, snuggling up and waiting for warmer times, or like the squirrels in my yard, doing maypole chases up and down the trees and [...]

5 Ways to Winter Bird Watch with Kids

binoculars by plindberg

Winter is a great time to bird watch with kids in your nature garden and beyond. In winter, with the leaves off the trees, birds are more visible. Also, some birds may be winter visitors to your area – winter will be the only time to see them.

Watch Birds from Indoors or [...]

Local Thanksgiving, Kansas Style – part 2

Pumpkin Pie by Jason Riedy

In Local Thanksgiving – part 1 I covered snacks and starters, meat, and drinks. It’s time to think about veggies, sides, and desserts. Yum!

What kind of desserts can you create from foods grown in Kansas. Will you have to fore-go cranberries? Read on.

Veggies to Grace Your Table

The growing season is [...]

Squirrel Tracks in the Snow

Squirrel Tracks by OakleyOriginals

What could be more fun on a winter morning than finding animal footprints in the snow? Here’s some help with identifying tracks – outdoor nature fun for the kid in you.

Who Made That Track?

Pictured here are some squirrel tracks in the snow, but, unless you saw Sammy Squirrel make them, how [...]