12 Fruits You Should Never Refrigerate
Your fridge might be a lifesaver for leftovers, but it’s not always the best place for fruits. Some of our favorite…
12 common foods illegal to grow in your backyard
Cultivating and nurturing plants is a great hobby, but not everything can be grown in your backyard. Some foods are illegal…
Can a Vegetable Garden Save You Money on Groceries?
A vegetable garden can produce gallons of produce each season that would cost hundreds of dollars if bought at a grocery store.
How to Make Chocolate at Home from Cacao Beans or Bicolor Beans
Making chocolate from scratch starts with cocoa beans, but it can also be made from the bicolor bean, a close relative of the cacao tree.
Beekeeping 101: How to Start an Urban Beehive
Keeping bees in a town or city may seem like a strange idea, as our first thought may be that bees would thrive best in the countryside. But it’s a fact that bees in an urban environment are more healthy and productive than bees found in the country.
A Beginner’s Guide to Canning
Canning is a way to preserve fresh foods for months or years, depending on the type of food and the canning method. It can be a great way to save money and ensure that you’re still enjoying your garden produce even during the darkest days of winter.
Five Reasons Organic Farming Is Essential
The foundation of organic agriculture is not only the absence of the use of toxic chemicals in food production, it’s also the active practice of soil stewardship.
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Fruits & Vegetables: How many can you grow in your garden?
The Environmental Working Group has released this year’s list of the Dirty Dozen, the 12 fruits or vegetables commonly available in grocery stores which carry the most pesticide residue.
GMO: The Official Definition Will Surprise You
What is a GMO? The official definition from the USDA may not be the same as what you believe a GMO is.
Shiitake Mushrooms – How I Grew Them Indoors At Home
Shiitake mushrooms are incredibly versatile. Their earthy fragrance and meaty texture enhance a wide variety of dishes.
