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Cake day: July 11th, 2023

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  • My biggest advice is to wait a year before you make any major changes. Things like how much sun an area gets will change throughout the year as the sun moves, or as nearby trees drop their leaves or grow them back.

    As for specific plants, start by learning about what’s in your area that does well. Apps like iNaturalist are decent at helping identify plants (and bugs and animals) that you see both in nature and in other people’s gardens. You can then research those plants to see if they’re native to your area or not.

    For tools, buy what you need when you need it. A shovel is good for planting new plants, but not as necessary for daily maintenance.

    The lawn will be a similar process. See what pops up on its own. If you like it, research to see if it’s native or invasive.










  • I’ve had good luck “soaking” chickpeas for only an hour. Add to a pot with a pinch of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and cover. Let sit for an hour. Drain and cook as if they soaked overnight.

    The amount of baking soda takes some trial and error. Not enough and they won’t cook through, too much and they’ll turn to mush.