Happy Dancing Blog

Jenny Hill

Reconsider Gift Cards

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the end-of-the-year holidays–busy schedules, parties and family gatherings, expectations to perform...

Jenny Hill

Rs for Resilient Living: Refuse

It is not news that we consume a horrific amount of plastic. As author Susan Freinkel (Plastic: A Toxic Love Story) famously shows on her...

Jenny Hill

Controlling Cutworms, Cool Season Crops and Planting Lore

The Happy Dancing Turtle atrium/gardens/hoop houses are in full swing now and Gardener Dave has some tips to share about controlling...

Jenny Hill

Think Small in 2022

Are you considering some changes towards a more sustainable life for 2022? What are some small changes that could have a big impact...

Colin Mclain

The Renewed Art of Canning

Some learned an instrument, some started workout routines, and others looked to get their hands dirty by starting their own gardens.

HDT Team

Family Fall Fun

Wow, that was quick! Summer just shot by us like an acorn falling from an oak tree. We hope you got all your sunshine and swimming in...

HDT Team

Become a Tourist in Your Own Backyard

Have you ever noticed that when you're planning your vacation, you can search for events, locations, tourist spots, and other notable...

HDT Team

Picking the Right Onion

You can do so much with an onion. Purée it, sauté it, or chop it raw. It just doesn't matter what you do to it. It's gonna taste great,...

HDT Team

What's Your Favorite Plant?

Did you know how many plants are here on planet Earth? According to the Royal Botanical Gardens, there are over 390,000 species of...

HDT Team

HDT Shares Their Holiday Traditions

Happy Holidays from Happy Dancing Turtle. We know that it's tough to be safely distance from our loved ones, family, and friends during...

HDT Team

Celebrate World Soil Day with Our Favorite Documentary Recommendations

As our world continues to undergo wild climate change, there was a significant need to draw awareness of the importance of solutions that...