By Barbara Pleasant, In almost any climate, the best time to start most tomato seeds is six to eight weeks before your average last spring frost. This tried-and-true schedule provides juicy tomatoes by high summer, but many gardeners and cooks become impatient for sun-ripened tomatoes earlier. You can satisfy this premature tomato craving by learning how …Read More
by Carol Grieve’ Many of us are chosing to make organic and non-GMO food choices. What about our wine? Why has organic wine been given a bad rap. Buying wine can be confusing. What is USDA Certified organic wine? What does it mean when it says “made with organically grown grapes”? What is biodynamic wine? What …Read More
And It Could Mean The End of Pesticides! By Sarah Burke We know that plants can sense and react to changes in the temperature, to harsh winds and even to physical stimulus, but a new study completed at the University of Missouri finds that plants can actually hear. A study that was published last Tuesday in …Read More
by Max Goldberg Having been entrenched in the industry for several years now, I am quite aware of how popular organic food is in this country. Yet, the results of a new poll recently released by Gallup even surprised me. With organic comprising 4% of all U.S. food sales – nearly $35 billion – I was shocked to …Read More
By Braelyn Wood, Gary Maunakea-Forth, co-founder and managing director of Mao Organic Farms, never thought he would see the day when his nonprofit farm in Hawaii would need to expand in size to keep up with demand for both food and program positions. Mao Organic Farms, which was established in 2001, operates a young leadership program …Read More
By Anneli Carter-Sundqvist, To have correct and well taken care of gardening tools is a great place to start any gardening endeavor. Here at Deer Isle Hostel and Homestead we only use hand tools (non-powered) in our gardens since we find that we can get the job done easier and more efficiently with a more correct impact …Read More
Faced with a pest problem? Learn a three-tiered approach to natural garden pest control: attract beneficial insects, employ effective physical pest controls such as handpicking and row covers, and use organic pesticides if needed. By Barbara Pleasant and Shelley Stonebrook, An abundance of buzzing, hopping, fluttering and crawling insects is a trademark of any healthy …Read More
By Barbara Pleasant, The best way to keep top-quality, organically grown produce on your table year-round is to grow as much as you can, and preserve plenty to eat for when your garden isn’t producing. This is a worthy goal, as organic, homegrown produce is more nutritious, delicious and sustainable than the typical store-bought fare. …Read More
By Brian Pedersen, With organic agriculture already a $31 billion annual industry just for food and beverages, a Berks County research farm is seeking to partner with businesses and organizations to further promote healthy eating. Behind executive director Mark Smallwood, the Rodale Institute in Kutztown started a new model called the Agriculture Supported Community which …Read More
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