Homemade Basil Hummus in 10 Minutes
Summer is here and the weather is turning hotter. If you haven’t started your outdoor entertaining it’s not too late to begin. This time of year offers many opportunities for produce to play a roll…
A New Preschool Uses Outdoor Classrooms to Make Education Affordable
Can education be fun, safe, and affordable – even for low-income families? A new preschool…
Life Beneath the Surface: How Soil Connects Us
There is a universe beneath our feet – billions of micro-organisms in a teaspoon full…
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When You Buy Organic Vegetable Plants, Don’t Make This Mistake
At the local Garden Expo this winter, while chatting with some fellow gardeners, they mentioned…
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Protecting Sharks Can Save the Ocean’s Ecosystem
Throughout history, humans have hunted many species that supposedly pose a threat to human life. As a result, we have brought many large predators such as Grizzly bears and wolves to near or complete extinction. Finally, new scientific studies show…
What’s the Story Behind Mexican Avocados?
The avocado has become a staple on the menus of restaurants, a favorite first food for new babies, and a must-have for foodies everywhere. We know we love it, but what else do we know about the Mexican avocados? Here’s…
What Didn’t Go Well in My Garden This Season
There are lots of glossy photos of amazing gardens out there, and sometimes they seem too good to be true. Last year when I was a keynote speaker at a gardening conference, after my talk one of the participants approached…