Amanda Sorell

1 month ago | motherearthnews.com | Amanda Sorell

Figure out how to test soil for nutrients before growing a garden. Get the scoop on how to test soil quality before you plant this season. If your garden has grown productively in the past, you’ll probably have no problem proceeding without testing your soil. But if your plants are struggling, or if you’re starting a new garden, knowing how to test soil may be useful in determining which fertilizers and amendments your plot will require to cultivate healthy crops.

Nov 30, 2024 | southseattleemerald.org | Amanda Sorell

Welcome to our new series: Behind the Emerald Curtain!Earlier this year, we launched the “Meet Our Rainmakers!” series, featuring readers whose contributions help us amplify the authentic voices of the South End. Now, with this new series, we’ll continue to meet members of our community, but this time, we’re peering behind the curtain to take a look at the people who bring the Emerald to life each day.

Nov 21, 2024 | southseattleemerald.org | Amanda Sorell

Daylight is fading fast, and temperatures are dipping as we enter the “Big Dark” with its persistent cloud cover and rain. Fallen leaves are piling up on the pavement, and much of summer’s bounty has shriveled on the vine. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to eat — this transitional season sees the return of the same edible greens you can find in spring and the arrival of forageables you’ll find through winter.

Sep 8, 2023 | motherearthnews.com | Amanda Sorell

Don’t scrap your food scraps! Reduce food waste by trying these kitchen tips and recipes for leftovers. by Dreamstime/ZigzagmtartToss vegetable odds and ends into a pot and simmer for a soup-ready stock. Related Articles Updated on Sep 8, 2023•Originally Published on Mar 5, 2015 Tagged with: Amanda Sorrel, food scraps, kitchen waste, leftover meals, leftovers, reducing kitchen waste, veggie scraps, waste reduction

Feb 28, 2023 | motherearthnews.com | Amanda Sorell

Kick toxic chemicals to the curb by making an easy homemade lotion with natural skincare ingredients. Making lotion is a skill that’s easy to acquire, as it’s a simple, go-with-the-flow process. Much of what you add to your lotion recipe is entirely up to you — you can mix and match liquid oils, add herbs and herbal tinctures, and scent your lotion with any essential oil you choose. I’m thrilled to pass along a process that I think is not only beneficial, but also a lot of fun.