Mushroom season is almost here! And whether it’s with inoculated logs or bags of sawdust substrate, there are a number of ways you can grow them in your very own backyard, or even inside your home.

As the season of growth begins its forward march each spring, Mother Nature bestows upon us a multitude of nutrient-rich gifts to aid our transition out of winter. 

The season for harvesting roots is here! Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures we’re currently experiencing in Atlanta and elsewhere throughout the country, now is the ideal time to dig roots for food and medicine.

The short days and chilly nights of the season send me into nesting mode each year, and I start to use a handful of things with increased frequency. With the official start of winter just one week away, I’ve found myself reaching for rosehips. 

In an upscale North Atlanta neighborhood, Elizabeth Warland, a former tech startup professional, is on a years-long mission to rewild her property, create habitat and grow food and medicine for her family.