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How to Start a Sustainable Lifestyle During a Global Pandemic

Unfortunately, due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, Redwood has shut its doors and the farm is no longer accessible. As boredom and restlessness to get back to the farm have ensued here is a list of tasks to keep your mind off of the current climate and shift towards growing sustainably at home!

 

Start to grow plants of your own! The photo above shows three of the nine bush bean plants I planted as soon as I heard the news that school would be cancelled. The plants are ready to be transplanted into raised beds in my backyard which will be constructed over the weekend; our first step to growing sustainably at home. 

Start composting! Compost is beneficial to any home garden and can transform bad soil into fertile, highly productive soil in no time. Any food scraps can be mixed with other organic waste such as yard scraps, sticks, and compostable containers. With enough space, a small pile could be constructed with just sticks, dried organic material, fresh organic material, and water. An old trash bin could do the same job, creating fresh, ready to use compost in as little as around 25 days. 

Lastly, we can all remain more conscious of our environmental footprint. During this time at home, try something new. Try creating that garden in your backyard you have waited so long to make. Try eating food from local sources by taking the time to visit an open-air farmer's market. Try spending some time outdoors (6 feet away from anybody) enjoying the natural surroundings our beautiful county has to offer as an inspiration to do your part in protecting what our planet has to offer.

Nick S

2019-20 4º Sustainable Agriculture