Intentional Living for a Busy Life
Inspiration for creating a joyful life through plants, food, travel, movement and the everyday moments that make life meaningful. And chickens!
Follow along as we share what we’re learning about backyard living, great food, meaningful travel, and living well in a busy world.
Curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. – Walt Disney
Micheal & Liz
Creating Joyful Lives
Micheal and Liz have been together since 2011 and were married in 2015. Over the years, friends and colleagues have often asked them to share their experiences or offer advice about things they’ve learned through both their professional work and their everyday lives—whether it’s plants and gardening, bartending and cocktails, fitness and wellness, or the many other interests that keep them curious and busy.
Somewhere along the way we realized that people also seemed to enjoy the small stories we would tell about our backyard chickens, our garden, the meals we cook, and the adventures we find ourselves on while traveling. Those conversations eventually became the inspiration for The Hues of Green.
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How to Mulch a Tree the Right Way (And Avoid the “Mulch Volcano” Mistake)
Most people mulch trees the wrong way. Learn how to avoid the “mulch volcano” mistake and properly mulch your…
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Before You Spray: What Most People Don’t Know About Garden Chemicals & How to Use Garden Chemicals Safely
Most people grab garden chemicals without a second thought—but these products are designed to kill. Here’s what you need…
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What Is Horticulture? (And How I Accidentally Built a Life Around Plants)
What is horticulture—and how do you end up building a life around plants? This is the story of how…
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Intentional Travel in a Busy Season: San Diego
We turned a work trip into a week of intentional travel—blending meaningful moments, incredible food, and time to slow…
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Not All Evergreens Are Pines: Identifying Evergreen Trees
Learn how to identify common evergreen trees including pine, fir, spruce, cedar, and false cypress by their needles, cones,…
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10 Ways to Elevate Your At-Home Bartending Game
Simple tricks that make cocktails at home feel like a craft cocktail bar.
