Embarking on the journey of creating a thriving vegetable garden is a rewarding endeavor that promises a bounty of fresh produce and a deeper connection to the natural world. However,…
Read MoreA systematic overview of more than 100 studies comparing organic and conventional farming finds that the crop yields of organic agriculture are higher than previously thought. The study, conducted by…
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Why did we pick all these tomatoes when they are so green and so small? Turn them over for an unpleasant surprise: What we have here…
Read MoreEarthworms are an especially fascinating topic for every child. Picking them up out of the yard to hold them, watch them (and hopefully place them back on the ground with…
Read MoreIf you need a good starting point in your quest to understand our food system and how it relates to everything else in our history and culture, this would be…
Read MoreFarmland being treated like a stock-market bid, on which savvy businessmen hope to make as much money as possible. I am often inspired by my local paper, but…
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Colin Tudge's Book lays out a plan for 'fixing' our current food economy. This is a quick read (maybe a few hours), but it is pretty packed with ideas.…
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Foraging Along with planting and growing food, it is an amazing experience to find edible goodies in nature. Whether you love finding mushrooms, berries, or edible weeds, it really…
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Book Review: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle This is the book that really started me on my journey of gardening. It reads like a fantastic novel, but is filled with facts and…
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The Outdoor Space We have been dreaming of our garden for several years, and have run into difficulties each year. We do have a back yard, but it is small…
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