A family guide to nature, creativity, and living well.
Cultivate
Featuring stories from farms, gardens, and communities shaping a healthier way of living—for families, children, and anyone curious about where food and nature meet.
Ryan Kalivretenos of Common Root Farm shares
🌱 His path from photography to farming
🥒 How organic and regenerative farming differ from conventional agriculture
🌎 Why healthy soil is the foundation of healthy food
🥦 Ryan's perspective on freshness, nutrition, and buying locally
👨👩👧👦 Why children should learn where their food comes from
Kevin Gaudry-Smith of Three Sisters Urban Farm shows
🌿 How he transformed a suburban yard into an edible landscape
🍑 Growing figs, pawpaws, grapes, pomegranates, berries, and other edible plants
🦋 Why native plants support pollinators and biodiversity
🌱 Building healthy soil naturally with compost and organic methods
👨👩👧 Helping children develop a lifelong connection with nature and food
Kid’s Corner
Created by kids, for kids.
Learn
Native Plants of Maryland
Create
Nature art, hands-on projects, and art for a cause
Support
Kid-created art available for purchase and sharing with others
