Chelsea Green Blog
Nature & Environment
How Did the Lanternfly Become the Enemy?
We’ve been told to kill a lanternfly because they’re “invasive.” In reality, they are living like any other insect would. So why are they under attack?
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Foraging 101: Are All Grass Seeds Edible?
Dig into the many varieties of grass seeds, learn about toxicity, and review a list of edible grass seeds. Happy foraging!
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How to Create Your Own Forest Garden
A forest garden provides a beautiful, bountiful edible landscape at any scale—whether there’s only a few dozen square feet or you have over an acre to spare.
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Grow Mushrooms on Your Jeans. Seriously.
Do you have an old, worn-out pair of jeans in your dresser? Instead of throwing them out, try to grow mushrooms on them. Follow these guidelines to get started.
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms on Straw
Discover the magic of oyster mushrooms! They can grow almost anywhere. Straw is a surprisingly simple way to cultivate the ever-popular oyster mushrooms.
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Foraging and Cooking Cattails: Pickled Cattail Shoots
Known for their tall stature and distinctive flower heads, cattails thrive near lakes and marshes. From edible shoots and nutrient-rich roots to pollen used in baking, cattails offer a wealth of uses.
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Just Add Bugs: Rewilding in Your Garden
There are several ways to embrace nature – no matter the size of your garden. It’s time to rebug & rewild our gardens, lawns, and parks!
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The Perfect Books to Gift Mom This Mother’s Day
These much-loved titles are the perfect books for Mother’s Day! Gardening books, cookbooks, memoirs and more — there’s a book for every mom on this list.
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Zero Waste for Every Kitchen: Sustainability at the Source
Make a difference in the kitchen! Prioritize sustainable cooking through zero waste methods. From the ingredients we choose to how we dispose of what’s left behind, every small step in the kitchen can make a BIG difference!
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Garlic Mustard: A Gold Mine of Food and Medicine
Invasive garlic mustard gets a bad rep, but did you know it’s edible from root to leaf? Garlic mustard can be consumed in its entirety and has great nutritional value. Plus, the flavor adds a punch of flavor to any dish!
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Bring on the Birds: Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Birds: they’re beautiful, they sing sweet songs, AND they can help our gardens thrive. They eat pests, pollinate plants & add beauty to your outdoor space! What’s not to love? Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of birds in gardens.
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Badlands without Beavers: How Teddy Roosevelt became a conservationist
Explore the vital role beavers play in our ecosystems and how they inspired Teddy Roosevelt’s conservation efforts after a disappointing hunting trip in beaverless badlands. Read the full story and you too will become a “Beaver Believer.”
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Drill, Plug, Wax, Wait: 6 Simple Steps to Growing Mushrooms Outdoors
Mushrooms are a game-changer. And growing mushrooms outdoors just got easier! We have a mushroom growing method that’s so simple, you have no excuse not to try it out. All you need is a log or tree stump, some mushroom starter, and a couple of basic tools.
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The Condition of Wondering
What is the condition of wondering? For as long as humans have been alive, we have been asking questions. It is a part of us. It is what makes us unquestionably human. This condition of wondering is still absolutely intact in us. Bad storytellers make spells. Great storytellers break them.
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Getting Started: Basics of Foraging Wild Seeds and Grains
Wild seeds & grains are packed with nutrients and versatility. Perfect for off-grid or wildcrafted cooking! New to foraging? Keep reading to get started!
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Mushrooms as Food & Medicine: Ancient Medicine for Modern Times
Ancient mushroom medicine for modern times. Get your daily dose of health! Mushrooms help us understand medicine is more than just chemicals. Discover nature’s medicine cabinet with the power of mushrooms!
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Hedges: A Haven for Wild Greens
Wondering where to forage for fresh wild greens? Think beyond your garden… Look no further than hedges. Hedges are secret havens for delicious herbs & wild greens. Get ready to start foraging. Hedges are a hidden treasure trove of natural goodness!
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The Surprising Benefits of Rewilding Your Garden
Ready to supercharge your garden’s biodiversity? Rewilding is a game-changer for farms and gardens! Let nature thrive and boost biodiversity on your farm or garden with rewilding!
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Selecting Seeds: How to Choose the Right Seed Crop
Seed savers raise your hands! Picking the right seeds can make or break your garden. Learn some easy tips on how to choose the best seed crop for a thriving garden.
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All Mushrooms are Magic: A History of Magic Mushrooms
Mushroom lovers, raise your hands! Ever get weird looks when you say you’re into mushrooms? “So, are you into magic ones?” But we know the truth: all mushrooms are magical. Discover the fascinating world of mushrooms!
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Below the Mushroom Cap: The Mycelium and Its Secrets
Ever wondered how mushrooms grow? It all starts with the mycelium – a hidden network of fibers that holds the secrets. What is this mysterious web-like fiber? Discover the fascinating world of fungi beneath your feet!
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Get to Know the Storytellers of Wild Folk
From a unique collaboration comes seven richly illustrated fables of transformation and power, summoned from the ancient stones beneath our feet and transformed by word and image into portals between past and future.
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Wild Seeds as Spices: Lemon Dill Weed Seasoning
Ditch ordinary spices and unlock your local flavors with wild seeds! Dill Weed Seasoning is a simple, tasty blend of dried herbs and wild dill weed. It makes a delicious, flavorful, versatile spice mix to season many dishes.
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The Search for A Welsh Leek
The humble leek! Ever wondered how the humble leek evolved into a modern superfood? Discover its fascinating story now and learn something new today!
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Who Are The Reindeer Whisperers?
You know of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer & Vixen. Comet, Cupid, Donner & Blitzen. Rudolph too! But have you heard of the Sámi people who herd reindeer in Norway?
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