Some gardeners share my sentiment when I say, "I am growing soil as well as plants." A huge part of your gardening success lies in the soil as there are millions of bacteria and fungi thriving in the growing medium of your garden. All of...
Starting your own seeds has many advantages. Lets look at how to do it, and why one should consider setting up some lights in late winter.
Starting your own seeds saves money. A packet of tomato seeds costs between $1.50 and...
On this mid-February day, the sun shines warm despite the single degree temps. My thoughts turn once again to seeds and the miracle that lies within. For that miracle to reach its full potential, how it was raised...
Abounding in hope, vibrant life in a tiny package. So begins a gardeners longing for spring.
Sustainable America's Illustrated Guide For Beginners! Do you feel a tinge of guilt every time you throw out an extra slice of tomato? Do you see your neighbor’s garden thriving on the rich compost he feeds it? Think you couldn’t possibly compost...
It's September 23rd and officially the first day of fall! Soon the leaves will all be changing color, you'll see pumpkins at the front of the grocery stores, and possibly best of all, the weather will be great!
We know a healthy diet requires a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, but these seemingly healthy choices may instead be full of pesticides! Take a look below to find out what else you're consuming when biting into an apple.
Food hubs are a crucial, but often invisible, part of the local food system. They help small farms grow by offering a combination of production, distribution, and marketing services.
There are now 236 food hubs in the U.S., with more popping...
Generally I like to keep the recipes I post on the nutritious side, but when I saw these Rolo Stuffed Pumpkin Spice Pudding Cookies (what a mouthful), I couldn't resist.
The temperature around Minnesota has finally been lowering, and almost...
Tomato, a nutritious fruit commonly used as a vegetable, is another wonderful gift of Mayans. The humble vegetable has grabbed the attention of millions of health seekers for its incredible phyto-chemical properties. Interestingly, it has more...
