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Whodathunkit?  They actually have to talk “green” at a show that is all about outdoor spaces.  Alright, I’m being a little facetious since we all know you can grow a garden with loads of chemicals and genetically altered plants.  Since I’ve always gardened organically (the past 15 years or more at 5-6

As Cleveland considers how to transform from Rust Belt to Green Belt, it is grappling with questions like, how to deliver services to a smaller population and deal with economic and environmental issues? We have Re-imagining a More Sustainable Cleveland.

Dragon Langerie, or Dragon Tongue, snap beans are an absolutely gorgeous heirloom bean. Just take a look at some that I harvested today…intermingling with purple snap beans. You know I love the veggies that are a little odd…purple is one of my favorite colors! Can’t wait to see the purple brussel sprouts this fall… Anyhoo, The Dragon Tongue bean is of the snap variety.

After picking our own peaches this past weekend in Berryville, Virginia, my husband and I prepared ourselves for a first try with canning and freezing. Oh boy was it work! I think the hardest part was removing the skin, which, while made easier by blanching the peaches, still took the bulk of our time and energy.

Guerrilla gardening: pathways to Alameda By Eve Pearlman Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 at 8:49 am in Going Green, Island Life, gardening

Important Reasons Not To Use Pesticides and Herbicides! Posted by Melinda on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 This is a post I wrote in the past that is very near and dear to my heart. Many of you may have missed it, and the old blog is not viewable on several browsers now, so I’d like to share it with you again.

Earlier this week, some friends and I were talking about how to continue our weekly gardening play dates into winter. Throughout spring and summer we have been relishing the benefits of planting, tending and harvesting without looking past fall.

Eating dinner is no longer as simple as going to the local grocery store. Our food consciousness has changed drastically in just one generation, and I for one say it is about damn time we wake up and smell the chemicals! While industrial food is still a major mainstay in the average American home, local, organic, whole foods are getting a foothold.

Boy’s Life Features Green DIY Projects Written by Wenona Napolitano Published on September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Arts and Crafts, Education, Environment, Outdoor Fun, gardening If you have a cub scout or boy scout yor probably receive Boy’s Life Magazine.

By Kira Hamman This is a bona fide question asked of me by a fellow gardener who is growing Green Zebras for the first time this year. And it’s understandable; when you grow red tomatoes, you know they’re ripe because, well, they turn red. Even the pink, orange, and yellow varieties cooperatively change color to let you know it’s harvest time.