By Brian Barth Most folks plant different vegetables in different rows of the garden. Perhaps this tendency is a product of our society’s need for order and control. Mother Nature certainly doesn’t tend her garden this way, nor have humans for much of history. That’s what makes a three sisters garden so special. Prior to […]
By Dan Nosowitz In January of 2017, the worst wildfires in Chile’s history rampaged through over a million acres of land, destroying homes and leaving at least 11 dead. One of the many recovery solutions, as reported by Mother Nature News, is unexpected—and very cute. Enter dog trainer Francisca Torres and three border collies, who […]
By Dan Nosowitz It’s commonly cited that the U.S wastes about 40 percent of the food supply. In recent years, with a new focus on reducing food waste for environmental and public health reasons, researchers have begun to get ever more granular in their study of exactly how, why, when, where and what food gets […]
By Dan Nosowitz Since 2012, when it was first found in California and Texas, scientists have been searching for a solution to a “citrus greening,” a devastating disease affecting citrus trees. Citrus greening, known as huánglóngbìng in China (shortened to HLB in America), where it’s been present for decades, is an intensely destructive disease, sneakily […]
By Dan Nosowitz Those little produce stickers are ubiquitous fruits and vegetables everywhere. But, as CBC notes, they’re actually a significant problem despite their small size. Produce stickers carry price look-up (PLU) codes. PLU codes are decided on by the International Federation for Produce Standards, and are consistent throughout the world. That’s right: The code […]
By Dan Nosowitz Worth billions of dollars, the organic label is the only federally regulated food label that conveys any information about how that food was produced. Certified organic is the fastest-growing food segment—and the distinction can be profitable for farmers (and also costly and difficult to implement)—but that doesn’t mean everyone’s happy with it. […]
By Brian Barth Indoor growing offers many advantages. The biggest benefits are the most obvious: garden pests can’t get at your plants, and you have total control over the weather. Yet unless you’re lucky enough to have a solarium or greenhouse attached to your home, providing sufficient light to your plants will likely be an […]
Growing vegetables successfully takes ample dedication and a fair bit of growing space—plus the knowledge to do it right. And once they run out, you have to plant them again! No so with perennial herbs! Annual herbs like basil and dill must be planted anew each year, but most other commonly used herbs qualify as […]
By Brian Barth Synthetic fragrances are out, aromatherapy is in. From beauty products to insect repellent to room diffusers, folks are gravitating toward fragrances made by nature—not the lab. But what exactly are these quasi-mystical substances called essential oils? Are they farmed or foraged? What part of the plant do they come from? Can I […]
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