Cooking as a Radical Act: Food as Medicine
Eating nutritious, real food is the most significant step toward a long, robust life. And don't forget that bone health is part of total nutrition. Take your food as medicine and medicine for your bones. And you don’t have to sacrifice
Natural feeding of the flock: Feed poultry with fresh greens
Cover crops I love growing groundcovers. If you like puzzles or playing chess, you'll love these too: Despite the challenges that come with it—both in terms of space (a garden that also grows food crops) and time (all four seasons)—maximizing cover
Vermicast Constructions: Worm Real Estate
Farmers rely on earthworms to create vermicomposting systems, and the place where the earthworms live and grow is the most critical part of the operation. Adding vermicompost improves seed germination, increases seedling growth and increases plant productivity. So if you’re
Why does the pH of water in hydroponics fluctuate?
Maintaining proper pH levels in hydroponic systems is crucial to plant health and growth. One common challenge growers face is pH drift. In this article, we’ll take a look at what pH drift is, why it occurs, and how it
Build your own fall harvest cellar
Installing a fruit and vegetable cellar is a great way to keep your harvest fresh during the colder months. With protection from the elements and animals, these cellars can be just as good as a regular fridge. They can be
From the Garden to the Bread Basket: Rosemary Bread, Scones and Stuffing
Rosemary bread is the perfect complement to everything from cream cheese to strawberry jam to pumpkin soup! Enjoy the three recipes below, from rosemary bread to rosemary walnut scones to rosemary filling. And get inspired by this delicious guide and
About thyme: growing, harvesting and drying thyme
Time to talk thyme! Thyme, a medicinal herb and aromatic addition to meals, is uncomplicated to grow and harvest in almost any environment. Follow these tips to start growing thyme in your garden! Below is an excerpt from The Organic
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Affordable Raised Garden
Dreaming of a lush, productive garden but circumscribed by destitute soil or circumscribed space? Raised garden beds are the perfect solution, providing optimal growing conditions for a variety of plants, from flowers to vegetables.If you’re tired of dealing with weeds,
A Guide to Making Wild Jams and Syrups
I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to jams. I'd never heard of using pectin to gelatinize them until I came to the U.S. When I was growing up in Belgium, my mom made a lot of strawberry
All About Cows: What’s Got Four Legs, Says “Moo” and Could Save the Planet?
Many of us have been taught that overgrazing by methane-emitting cattle is turning green pastures into parched deserts and is responsible for widespread desertification that threatens valuable biodiversity, soil quality, and more. Not true, because Allan Savory explains in his