It all starts with a seed, a vision and a plan. That's where Chris Miller comes in. Founder of the new sustainable agriculture service (aka gardens) for chefs, restaurants, home cooks, residential and a whole lot more! Introducing That Garden Guy where they take care of everything from the design, installation and maintenance of your garden. To better understand what it's all … [Read more...] about MEET THAT GARDEN GUY
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STARRY-EYED AT ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER
Once upon a time Greenville County School District teachers and administrators dreamed of a place where students could learn about science through innovative, hands-on activities. In 1985, Roper Mountain Science Center (RMSC) was born. I'm leaving out a LOT of details because we all know it wasn't that easy! The list of places to take your kids in Greenville grows by the day … [Read more...] about STARRY-EYED AT ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER
A FARM FRESH FAST EXPERIENCE
The Farm Fresh Fast process all starts with a short and simple 20 mile drive to Piedmont, SC. This is where you discover a world of sustainable farming at Providence Farm. Quickly after exiting your car, you encounter everything from free range pigs, cows and chickens. All contained, but roaming free across several acres of land. This is where each animal is grass fed and … [Read more...] about A FARM FRESH FAST EXPERIENCE
FINDING JOY IN FLAT ROCK
Some people spend their whole lives searching for the Blue Bird of Happiness. What if I told you I found Joy thirty minutes outside of Greenville. Nestled in the mountains, just across the South Carolina line, there's a quaint town called Flat Rock. Tucked off the side of the two lane Main street, you'll find Bonclarken Retreat Center. Opened in 1921, Bonclarken is a … [Read more...] about FINDING JOY IN FLAT ROCK
COMPOST HOUSE COMES TO GREENVILLE
Food waste is this country's #1 waste issue. Can you believe it? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 40% of all food grown ends up in the trash. Local company, Atlas Organics, has decided to take this issue head on with its food waste collection and composting services. Atlas Organics is an industrial sized composting company servicing customers ranging from … [Read more...] about COMPOST HOUSE COMES TO GREENVILLE
5 FAVORITE PICNIC SPOTS IN GREENVILLE
Summer is here. Can you smell it? It's the perfect mixture of sunscreen and hamburgers on the grill. One summer staple for our family is a good ole-fashioned picnic. Here's a short list of my favorite places to "cop a squat" here in Greenville. [I've always wanted to use the phrase, 'cop a squat.' If you're a fan of the movie, "Pretty Woman," you feel me!] In non-movie lingo, … [Read more...] about 5 FAVORITE PICNIC SPOTS IN GREENVILLE