Is Your Delicious Camping Food a Bear's Birthright?
Go Ahead, Feed the Bears—and 9 More Ways to Have the Worst Camping Trip Ever Wait, Emma, what does “feeding the bears” have to do with gardening? Ah, my dear fellow green thumbs, it has everything to do with it! You see, in my eight-plus years of digging in the dirt, I’ve learned that gardening, much like a camping trip, is all about preparation, respect for nature, and knowing what not to do. When we “feed the bears” in our gardens, we’re essentially making fundamental mistakes that invite trouble, pests, and ultimately, a less-than-stellar harvest. It’s like setting out your cooler full of goodies for the local critters—you might think you’re being generous, but you’re really just asking for chaos. ...