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Allan Garden Conservatory, Toronto, Ontario

July 5, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes
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The Allan Garden Conservatory is a free conservatory in midst of the "Garden District". Though it does show its age, it offers a respite from those commuting to and from work. 

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In garden, travel Tags Allan Garden Conservatory, Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto Conservatory, greenhouse tour, Toronto plants
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There's a snake (plant) under my sink!

July 3, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Snake plants (Sanseveria) may very well be some of the easiest plants to grow in the home. They are forgiving in lower light conditions, don't require a lot of watering, and their upright growth structure make them the perfect addition for placement in the home. 

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In garden, home Tags snake plants, Sansevieria
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How to build a vermicomposter for the home

June 27, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Here are the steps to creating your own vermicomposter for your home. 

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In home, garden, food Tags home composter, home vermicomposter, vermicomposter diy, diy composter, vermicomposting, how to build a vermicomposter
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10 steps to setting up your worm bin

June 19, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

It's fairly easy to set up a worm bin and start vermicomposting (worm composting) in your apartment. Here are the steps to start. 

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In home, food Tags zero waste, no food waste, waste less, vermicomposter, home composting, worm composting in home, worm composter
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How I compost at home: Part III β€” vermicomposting

June 19, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes
Turns out my red wiggler (worms) are gardeners tooβ€”just look at what they're growing in my indoor worm bin! Can you identify the other food waste in there? 

Turns out my red wiggler (worms) are gardeners tooβ€”just look at what they're growing in my indoor worm bin! Can you identify the other food waste in there? 

You might shy away from composting in the home because you have a perception that it's unsanitary, smelly, or just downright inconvenient. Let me dispel all your composting fears!

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In home, food, garden Tags vermicomposting, vermicomposter, worm composting, composting at home, home composter
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How I compost at home: Part II β€” bokashi

June 12, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Bokashi is often categorized as a form of "composting", but it's more like pickling or fermenting your food waste. It has many benefits that outweigh composting, which you can learn about here. 

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In food, home, garden Tags bokashi, fermented waste, compost, composting, composting in the home, bokashi in the home
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Queen Compostβ€”how Laura Rosenshine composts in the city

June 7, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Laura Rosenshine, founder of Common Ground Compost, takes us through the ins and outs of composting in the city. 

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In food, garden Tags composting, compost, bokashi, new york city composting, landfills, waste, upcycle, zero waste, no waste
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How I compost at home: Part I β€” freeze it!

June 5, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Some places make it easier to compost than others. Here's how I compost in Brooklyn. 

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In food, garden, home Tags compost, composting, home compost
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Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle, WA

May 30, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

I would have missed Volunteer Park Conservatory if I did not ask friends and followers on Instagram for recommendations for best plant spots in Seattle. A conservatory that is not to be missed! 

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In garden, travel Tags Volunteer Park Conservatory, greenhouse tour, botanical garden, conservatory
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Can you recycle plastic planter pots?

May 29, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

If you buy a lot of plants, then you'll notice they often come in plastic planter pots. Here's what you can and can't recycle (at least in New York). 

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In garden Tags zero waste, recycle plant containers, upcycle, recycling, recycled
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