Articles tagged “Vegetables”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Boulder Woman Uses (Fresh) Fish Poop to Grow Plants in Her Greenhouse By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden Feb 18 2010 Using aquaponics, a Boulder resident uses tilapia poop as fertilizer to grow the produce that's thriving in the middle of winter in her greenhouse. + READ MORE

Emeril Green Episode: And Baby Makes Three By Team Planet Green IN Emeril Green Feb 15 2010 Knowing what's in your food and where it comes from is never more important than when you're feeding the newest and littlest member of your family. Making sure that baby starts out right begins with making sure Mom and Dad... + READ MORE

Starting Plants Indoors From Seed By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Feb 11 2010 Here's what you need to know about growing your own plants indoors, from seed. Equipment, as well as general steps for seed starting. + READ MORE

Genetically Modified Eggplant Controversy (Video News) By Team Planet Green IN Features Feb 10 2010 Today's Planet 100 covers India's reservations about genetically modified eggplants, the Great White Shark cafe, and a green dog contest. + READ MORE

Ample Harvest's iPhone App Matches Up Gardeners With Their Hungry Neighbors By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Food & Health Feb 9 2010 Ample Harvest hopes to help out by putting those 49 million hungry people in closer connection with the roughly 41 million gardeners who grow food in their own back yards. + READ MORE

A Fantastic Spice Mix: Ras el Hanout By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Feb 8 2010 When I used my new tagine for the first time, I got nervous about putting this beautiful clay pot right on the heating element of the stove, so I put it in the oven. This time I decided to be brave and I cooked it stove top and I think the vegetarian stew turned out better. + READ MORE

Perfect Veggies for Fire Escape Gardeners By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jan 29 2010 Here are suggestions for veggies that apartment dwellers can grow on a balcony or fire escape. + READ MORE

Swap Your Favorite Seeds this Sunday By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Jan 28 2010 National Seed Swap Day falls on Jan. 31 each year, and though it might seem like an outdated day observed by farmers, there are plenty of reasons why you should get in on the action. + READ MORE

A Seasonal Side Dish: Jerusalem Artichokes with Sage By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 28 2010 We are rapidly moving toward the beginning of February and I am looking at tubers and root vegetables for the next two months. Jerusalem artichokes, celeriac, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, potatoes are all on the menu this month. + READ MORE

Innovative Solar Powered Drip Irrigation Program Doubles African Farmer's Income, Prevents Malnutrition By Mat McDermott IN Food & Health Jan 25 2010 Innovative program by Solar Electric Light Fund combining solar power and drip irrigation in Benin doubles the income of subsistence farmers, helps alleviate poverty and malnutrition. + READ MORE

How to Find 21 of Your Favorite Fruits and Vegetables in Season By Blythe Copeland IN Food & Health Jan 21 2010 Confused about what to eat, and when, to stay local and seasonal? Check this guide for the growing details on everything from apples to avocados for help. + READ MORE

New Study Confirms What We Already Know: Organic Food Is Better By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jan 11 2010 A new study states that organic food really is healthier for us. Higher levels of minerals and antioxidants, plus zero pesticides -- sounds good to us. + READ MORE

Make Chili and Cornbread for the BCS College Football National Championship Game: Alabama Vs. Texas This Thursday! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 6 2010 Our bowl was last week. Disappointingly, after a less than stellar season, my alma mater, the University of Georgia, had to settle for the AdvoCare Independence Bowl this year. And while they handily defeated Texas A&M 44 to 20, it's wasn't exactly heart pumping excitement. But this Thursday is set for an exciting match up between Alabama and Texas in the BCS National Championship. As a die hard fan of the SEC, I will, of course, be cheering on Alabama. + READ MORE

How to Plan Your First Garden Now! By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jan 4 2010 Here is a simple, step-by-step list for planning your first garden. + READ MORE

Itchy Green Thumb? Three Easy Ways to Get Gardening Now! By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Jan 2 2010 Here are three simple gardening projects you can undertake, even in the middle of winter. + READ MORE

The Decade of DIY: 5 Ways We Reclaimed the World in the Past 10 Years By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Dec 31 2009 The 2000's were definitely the decade of DIY. Here are some of the ways we became more sustainable in the first decade of the 21st century, and why that's a good thing for the planet. + READ MORE

Forget Aspirin for Heart Health: Eat Tomato (Seeds) Instead By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Food & Health Dec 28 2009 Looking for a safe alternative to aspirin for cardiovascular health? Tomatoes, specifically their seeds, have been found to improve blood flow and decrease clotting. + READ MORE

Meditating With Your Hands: Ananda Harvest Feeds Ananda Ashram Sustainably, Affordably By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 25 2009 Yogic philosophy is deeply rooted in a connection to the planet so it's no coincidence that this relationship influenced the establishment of the Ananda Harvest, a project which began in order to grow the food for the Ananda Ashram and then took on a life of its own. For founding farmers Dave Gottlieb and Jerri Chou it all started as an escape from New York City. + READ MORE

Create a Weed-Free Garden in 30 Minutes Using Only a Pair of Scissors! By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Home & Garden Nov 23 2009 One of the things that puts people off from starting up a raised bed garden is the effort and materials required. Some people might only start a garden if it is as easy as humanly possible. Well, there's a product out there that makes starting a raised garden or container garden completely excuse-free and utterly un-intimidating. + READ MORE

Flavorful Meat-Free Tomato Pasta Sauce By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 18 2009 Getting creative with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and carrot and celery give a depth of flavor to this (almost) smooth tomato-based pasta sauce. + READ MORE