by Marlene Bumgarner | May 9, 2016 | Child development, Cooking and Eating, Family, Grandparenting, Nature
An Abundance of Vegetation This is the time of year that many colleges, universities, and non-profit corporations hold plant sales. Diligent students and volunteers have been propagating plant starts for months, and now they are showcasing the results of their work....
by Marlene Bumgarner | Nov 2, 2015 | Family, Good Reads, Grandparenting, Health, Nature
Last week I introduced Richard Louv’s concept of nature deficit disorder, and his theory that helping children develop a connection with nature may prevent a variety of health and behavioral issues Ever since, I’ve been thinking about those three butterfly...