Do You Have Seed Security in Your Garden?
Seed security is something that many gardeners may overlook. Even those who have embraced sustainable gardening will often be reliant on other systems outside the garden for the seeds that…
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Grow Your Own New Potatoes for Christmas
It may seem strange to start talking about Christmas in July. But summer in the Northern Hemisphere is when gardeners need to start thinking about the colder months to come.…
How to Make Your Own Herbal Teas
Homemade tea has been used for centuries as both a simple beverage as well as for therapeutic treatments. However, your choices are not limited to the tea blend recipes found…
6 Essential, Sustainable Shortcuts in the Kitchen
In my days of homemade butter and baking bread from scratch (read: before children), I bristled at the memory of my generation’s regular subjection to last century’s number-one secret ingredient…
The Wildly Misleading Nature of ‘Natural’ Labels on Food
On the crowded supermarket shelves, food products clamor for attention, donning packaging and labels designed to clinch the deal. Some 72% of American consumers say that product packaging influences their…
Are You Making These Mistakes in Your Kitchen Garden?
This spring, many of us are busy in our kitchen gardens. But whether you are an experienced gardener who has been growing your own for many years, or a new…
Here’s How to Grow Good King Henry, an Incredible Edible Perennial
Good King Henry might sound like an historical figure or perhaps a monarch in some on-screen fantasy series, but this is the name for a plant that is often used…
The Seaweed Food Revolution May Begin with a Name Change
While food scarcity and food security are two concerns that sadly remain firmly embedded in world affairs, a crop cultivated by humans for thousands of years may soon help alleviate…
Using Homegrown Fruits to Make Cool Treats for Summer Days
When the weather is warm, it is great to be able to reach into the freezer and enjoy a healthy treat. Better yet, popsicles, sorbets, or fruity ice creams can…
Using Homegrown Fruits to Make Cool Treats for Summer Days
When the weather is warm, it is great to be able to reach into the freezer and enjoy a healthy treat. Better yet, popsicles, sorbets, or fruity ice creams can…