How to grow organic bananas in non-tropical ag zones
Want to grow your own organic bananas in a non-tropical ag zone? We’ve done it successfully, and we’ll teach you what we learned along the way.
5 Organic Farming Facts You Should Know
These 5 organic farming facts might surprise you… and change what you put on your plate. We’re plant and science geeks who spend far more of our time than the average person getting our hands in the soil and reading research literature on food systems and farming practices. As such, we often cringe when we…
Root pouch: a helpful new tool for patio and container gardening
A root pouch costs way less than a pot, and produces plants with healthier roots and higher yields. Patio and container gardening just got easier!
An interview with pathologists and nutrition scientists about our food system
Although the scientists we interviewed asked to remain anonymous, the ideas and information they shared about our food system urgently need to be heard.
Perennial Power: 5 Fruit and Nut Plants You Should Start This Fall
Plant these high-performing perennial fruit and nut trees today, and you’ll get food for a lifetime AND pass something on to future generations.
Happiness vs Pleasure: the sad legacy of Hugh Hefner
Happiness versus pleasure. What’s the difference? Knowing the answer could make all the difference to your longterm wellbeing.
5 ways to grow a fall and winter garden no matter where you live
Would you like to be able to harvest fresh food from your very own fall and winter garden no matter where you live? Here’s how!
Gulf fritillary butterfly: A message from Fred fritillary
We’d like to introduce you to Fred the Gulf fritillary butterfly. He’d like to tell you a little about himself and his friends…
Holy sheet! How to find the perfect set of organic bed sheets.
Trying to find the perfect set of bed sheets or organic bed sheets? Here’s a simple guide to help you make the right decision.
When life gives you corn smut, make huitlacoche soup
Corn smut (aka huitlacoche aka Mexican truffles) is a delicacy. We just created this delicious huitlacoche soup recipe and it was a big crowd pleaser.
Stupid-easy authentic flatbread
Anyone who knows Aaron and me is well aware that we’ve recently become obsessed with knowing where our food comes from, how it’s grown, what’s in it… we’re so careful …
Reducing Food Waste: 1 In 5 Acres Of Land In US Is Growing Garbage
460,000,000 acres of farmland in the US grows garbage, food that we put in the trash. What can you do to help?
Did You Know You Can Make Delicious Tea From These 6 Common Plants?
What’s the only caffeinated plant native to N. America? What stings like a jellyfish but tastes like flowers and cucumbers? The answers may be in your yard.
Recipe: Elderberry syrup made from fresh or frozen berries
Elderberry syrup is a delicious beverage that also has proven flu and cold-fighting benefits. Find out how to make your own elderberry syrup from fresh or frozen berries!
Our top 10 favorite pollinator plants for the summer garden
A list of our top-10 favorite pollinator plants for the summer garden, many of which are edible and medicinal.