Wash Your Organic Carrots!—Here’s Why
January 24, 2014Practice food safety by properly washing all fruits and vegetables (organic or not) before eating to minimize your exposure to pathogens and chemicals.
From ‘Selfie’ to ‘Healthie’ in 2014
January 24, 2014As a magazine staffer, it’s part of my job to keep afloat of new media trends ,and one most inescapable social media trends in 2013 was the “selfie,” which was named Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year.
Grow, Evolve, Change: Nature’s Homesteading Lessons
January 20, 2014To move forward in life, every child must begin to evolve from the moment of conception, growing and changing until we thrust ourselves out into the world.
3 Herbs from the Carrot Family to Grow This Year
January 16, 2014I’m planning to try a few new herbs in my garden this year. Although old standby’s like oregano, dill, thyme and basil will always have a home, I’m hoping to get a little more adventurous in both the garden and the kitchen this year by trying these slightly out-of-the-box herbs.
7 Ways to Sell Your Produce to Local Restaurants
December 21, 2013Open up new market opportunities for your fruits and vegetables by selling your products to local restaurants.
School Kids Garden Their Way to Learning
November 26, 2013he Edible Schoolyard Project expands across the country to teach children about sustainable food.
5 Ways to Enjoy the Farm Before Dark
November 7, 2013The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. —John Muir
Gardens of Quebec
August 29, 2013Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Quebec City for the annual Garden Writer’s Association conference. It was an excellent opportunity to network with garden writers from around the world and tour some of the brightest gardens in the city.
A Picture Tour of My Garden
August 22, 2013With the adequate rainfall and mild temperatures we’ve experienced this summer, it has been a great year for the garden.
Garden Goodness
August 15, 2013This has been an absolutely incredible year for the garden! The cooler temperatures combined with regular rain has made for one of the most productive gardening years I can remember.
