Discover how our food production and even our yards and gardens can play a role in reducing CO2 levels. We’re joined by Ben Cloud, CEO of Biodel Ag Inc., a Maricopa, Arizona, company that recently introduced Sequester, a soil treatment that restores the soil’s ability to capture and hold CO2 that also promotes improved plant growth. Sequester is available for […]
Composting is a natural way to recycle organic waste, enriching the soil in your garden and boosting its ability to retain moisture. Food scraps and yard waste combined account for about a third of total municipal solid waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By composting these materials, you help divert waste from landfills while creating a beneficial soil amendment. […]
Spring and summer are so beautiful, vibrant, and warm that — in moderate climates — it is nearly impossible to stay indoors and keep the windows closed. Unfortunately, open windows, picnics in the yard, and dinners on the patio are an open invitation to buzzing, biting, bothersome pests. Although you have your choice of numerous chemical bug killers and repellents, […]
Lots of people grow flowers for their beauty or fragrance, but did you know that many varieties are also delicious to eat? Edible flowers add flavor and visual appeal to a wide variety of dishes, from salads and desserts to main courses and even beverages. Whether you are a seasoned chef looking for a unique twist to your dishes or […]
We garden for a lot of reasons, don’t we? The fresh air, exercise, and the taste of that perfect garden tomato are all gratifying benefits to tooling around in the garden. The smell of basil and the sound of birdsong aren’t bad either. Increasingly, though, we’re gardening as if our lives depended on it. Industrial agriculture is destroying our soil. […]
Just because there is snow on the ground doesn’t mean it is time to stop focusing on living more sustainably. Even though many of us go into inaction during the winter, now is the time to take it up a notch and focus on our winter sustainability practices. One way we can do that is to grow some of our […]
Discover how our food production and even our yards and gardens can play a role in reducing CO2 levels. We’re joined by Ben Cloud, CEO of Biodel Ag Inc., a Maricopa, Arizona, company that recently introduced Sequester, a soil treatment that restores the soil’s ability to capture and hold CO2 that also promotes improved plant growth. Sequester is available for […]
If your summer water bills – or your local government’s water use restrictions – have you doubting your future as a vegetable gardener, take hope. Farmers in dry climates have developed a suite of strategies to grow crops with little to no irrigation. Called dry farming, or dryland farming, these strategies can be adapted to your home garden. So even […]
Many regions throughout the United States — and throughout the world — are experiencing drought. As climate change makes droughts more frequent and severe, it’s more important than ever to be careful to conserve water. But does that mean you have to give up your summer garden? One of the best options is to choose plants that are native to […]
Many urban dwellers wish to utilize every inch of their yards to the fullest extent possible. You may wish to grow food, have space for recreation, room for pets or kids to play, and perhaps some plants for privacy. Hedges and living fences help define spaces, mark your property line, or block unsightly views. Using edible hedges can help combine uses, providing […]