Welcome to our New Website!
Welcome to the new and improved Green in Real Life blog website. Good things are growing! Explore our new site for adventures in the garden and beyond.
Summer in The Garden (Hello 2020!)
Hello summer, hello 2020! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday season, whatever your seasons or celebrations. We’ve had a sensational summer break, enjoying …
Lower Waste Gift Wrapping Ideas
Christmas is almost here! Where does the time go? Still shopping and wrapping? Yup, me too! Here are lower waste gift wrapping ideas for pretty …
Core Aeration for Improved Lawn Health
Tough garden conditions sometimes call for tough love. Soil conditions and heavy traffic through the new garden left our lawn looking worse for wear and …
Springtime in the Garden (and a Winter Wrap Up)
It’s springtime in the garden at last. Goodbye winter, hello sunshine! Join us for a look at our spring garden in our seasonal gardening update …
Sustainable Sewing and Home Textile Waste
Today’s post is all about sustainable sewing and home textile waste. It can be difficult to find the right personal balance of creative fun with …
Reflecting on the Value of Garden Photos and Records
It’s officially been a year since we arrived at our new home. Where does the time go? So much has changed, and yet there’s still …
Monarch Friendly Gardening Tips
I love seeing butterflies of all varieties in the garden. Munching caterpillars are not usually quite as welcome. For baby monarchs however, I happily make …
Preparing for Our First Winter in the New Garden
Stressed about winter? We know the feeling! Join us for a behind the scenes look at preparing our new garden for winter and the first …
