From gardening to backyard barbecues, these little buzzers can make evenings miserable. Implement some (or all!) of these natural mosquito control tactics.
May 2019
25+ Basil Recipes You Need to Try for a Flavorful Meal (or Dessert!)
When basil is abundant in the garden or at the farmers market, enjoy it in these sweet or savory basil recipes. This flavorful herb shines in many dishes!
5 Tips for Freezing Food in Mason Jars
Trying to avoid plastic? Freezing mason jars is a safe & easy method of storing food, making meals ahead of time or preserving produce – if it’s done right.
Make This DIY Vertical Grow Tower for Lots of Greens in a Small Space
This PVC tower garden can help you get the most out of your limited space! Follow these simple plans for a thriving, vertical grow tower in urban gardens.
Homemade Lilikoi Gingerade for Tropical Punch
An icy cold beverage is the perfect way to finish off a hot day in the garden. Even better if that beverage starts with fresh juice like this lilikoi gingerade.
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Compost Pile
It can be frustrating to figure out how to get rid of fruit flies in compost piles. These easy tricks will substantially reduce their population.
Aloha! I’m Kris Bordessa, author and certified Master Food Preserver, hobby farmer, gardener, chicken wrangler, and eternal experimenter.
My book, Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living (National Geographic Books) was awarded the best how-to book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Here at Attainable Sustainable, I encourage readers to embrace a more self-reliant lifestyle, one small step at a time.
