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Four-panel garden progress comparison showing tomato plants at different growth stages
September 10, 2024
It’s all over, another garbage tomato in the books. Five months ago, I planted a little tomato on a pile…
Various cuts of meat grilling over open flame on a barbecue grate
September 10, 2024
In the United Kingdom, just like here in the United States, organic meat comes at a premium. In Britain, roughly…
Fresh organic produce including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, peppers, and cucumbers at a
September 10, 2024
In April, the Environmental Working Group released a report ranking the 12 dirtiest fruits and vegetables, and the 15 cleanest.…
Two toy cow figurines facing each other outdoors
September 10, 2024
Ten Maine farmers have joined forces to launch a company named MOOMilkCo., short for Maine’s Own Organic Milk Company, to…
Mixed varieties of pears in cardboard boxes at a farmers market
September 10, 2024
When you buy organic foods, especially fruits and vegetables, you dodge a lot of undesirables, like pesticides, chemicals, hormones and…
Traditional stone houses with red tile roofs in Asturias, Spain surrounded by green mountains
September 10, 2024
Many reports indicate that the global recession has hurt sales of organic foods, with large retailers cutting back on organic…
Overgrown tomato plants in wire cage against house with white siding
September 10, 2024
Today I went out and picked all the remaining green tomatoes off my plant, 15 in all. The weather is…
Deloach wine barrel tap demonstration at restaurant event
September 10, 2024
Boxed wine is usually reserved for NASCAR rallies and hanging out behind Wal-Mart, but since Manhattan restaurant Sojourn switched to…
Box of fresh vegetables including radishes, greens, and broccoli from a CSA delivery
September 10, 2024
My community supported agriculture is winding down. It’s been slim pickings lately, mostly lettuce and a little squashes. I think…
Hands harvesting fresh leafy green lettuce from garden bed
September 10, 2024
Forget about swine flu, leafy green vegetables pose the greatest risk to public health, by way of foodborne illnesses like…