Greetings,

Hope this message finds you well! We are about to take a turn from the unseasonably warm temps we have been hanging on to here and have our first freezing temps this coming week. I have to say I am looking forward to it.

Joe is out working on the leaves in our vegetable garden and starting a new compost pile this morning. The kids & I are having a quiet morning and I wanted to take a moment to highlight some areas of the website that I want to make sure you are aware of & know how to find.

ON THE BLOG: Where to Buy Native Plants in the United States

This resource is found under the Native Plants tab & has a map that you can zoom in and look for nurseries near you. It also has lists by state, as well as a list for online options. (This resource continues to be added to.)

ON THE BLOG: The Difference Between Cultivars and Varieties

This is also found under the native plants tab. This guide can be helpful to refer to for a brief explanation for yourself, as well as to share when the topic of cultivars comes up in discussion.

ON THE BLOG: 101 Things You Can Compost

This is found under the composting tab and includes information in the article and then links to a printable for you on 101 things you can compost. Another great resource to save & share.

ON YOUTUBE: Dewalt 20V Electric Chainsaw

This video is 2 years old, but I wanted to highlight it for you for those who may be looking for a tool like this and have not considered an electric option. This has been a great tool for assisting with invasive removal on the back of our property.

PATRONS: A composting resource is now available for you to download on our Patreon. You can find it in the pinned post where I will be continuing to add additional downloads for you.

If you are not yet a patron, you can join us there, but clicking the link to Patreon.

CURRENT AFFILIATES:

These are links to products you may see us use in our articles & videos. When you click and order through our link we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

• Blue Nest Beef (Audubon Conservation Certified Ranches) - Loving the Bobolinks beef sticks. These have become my grab and go snack of choice. Made from American grass fed beef from responsible ranching practices, simple ingredients, & preserved via fermentation. These would be great stocking stuffer ideas, too! Read more about them here. They also have ground beef, steaks, chicken, and more.

• Recommended Products - Find affiliate links to many products we use that can be found on Amazon from gardening products to DIY products to food related products to home décor.

Thank you for being part of the Growit Buildit community and have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Tara