Fri, Apr 28, 2017
Epic Tomatoes was inspired by Craig LeHoullier's book Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time. For anyone who loves growing heirloom tomatoes, and the stories behind them, this is a must-read book for sure and a great addition to your own, or anyone's library for that matter.
Fri, May 5, 2017
Gardening for butterflies and other pollinators was one of the most common responses In a survey Growing a Greener World sent out to our email subscribers, as one of their most important gardening goals in the upcoming year. Many responded that they planned on creating a butterfly or pollinator garden soon and would like more information on how to attract and protect them.
Fri, May 26, 2017
Spend any amount of time talking to farmers, and you're sure to hear some inspiring stories: people working with their hands - people working with nature - people working for better communities. And while growing food is often something that's passed down from generation to generation, some of the best stories come from men and women for whom farming is a second career.
Fri, Jun 2, 2017
It only takes a moment after meeting Stephen to know that this is a man devoted to changing the lives of his students. Through passion, patience, and the power of a plant that produces real food (as in fresh fruits and vegetables), Stephen Ritz and his Green Bronx Machine are building healthy minds and bodies and empowering thousands of children to discover and exploit the potential they never knew they had.
Fri, Jun 16, 2017
Who hasn't wanted a behind-the-scenes looking into the private garden of a public gardener? Bringing your work home with you can actually be a very good thing - when both your vocation and your avocation relates to gardening. Such is the case for Dan Benarcik and his wife Peggy Anne Montgomery. Both work in professional horticulture: Dan, at Chanticleer - one of the country's most admired public gardens, while Peggy is a champion of native plants and the important role they play in the landscape.
Fri, Jun 23, 2017
The Compost Pedallers, an eco-minded startup in Austin, TX is on a mission to lighten the city's environmental footprint while reducing waste going into landfills. Many urban and suburban homeowners know that composting is a great way to do both. Yet not everyone is ready to take the dive into managing a backyard heap of food scraps and yard debris.