Posts tagged as:

organic farming

Perfect Pamplemousse

January 27, 2010 Factory-Free Food

If the word “pamplemousse” grabbed your attention, I’m glad. I think it’s such a funny, fun word.
Pamplemousse is French for grapefruit, which is now coming into season here in Southern California—and shipping to grocery stores nationwide. With a bumper crop of fresh citrus everywhere (it’s common for people to have some type of [...]

Of Persimmons & Pomegranates

November 3, 2009 Garden & Farm

Late October to early November is the season for both persimmons and pomegranates, which we received in our CSA box this week. You can get them at most supermarkets, but if you live anywhere near where they are grown, it’s best to get them at a local farmer’s market.

Seasonal Sapote

October 20, 2009 Garden & Farm

One of the nicest things about living in Southern California is the endless, year-round bounty of mouthwatering, local produce. This week my CSA box came with peaches and something called a black sapote, all of which were picked the day before from a local farm—in October! I’m from Washington, D.C., so enjoying a fresh, locally [...]

Environmental News Highlights – 10/8/2009

October 8, 2009 Eco-Friendly Living

This week’s GreenLinks are about inspiration. Each of the following stories inspired me to believe that we can solve the economic and environmental crises the world is now facing, and they also powerfully prodded me to do what I can to make a difference in my home and community. I hope they inspire you [...]

The Future of Food…

October 1, 2009 Eco-Friendly Living

An estimated 80% of all food on grocery store shelves contains genetically engineered soy, corn or Canola—even foods you wouldn’t expect to contain them, like spaghetti sauce. If you haven’t yet seen “The Future of Food,” please take the time to watch this feature-length documentary investigating the disturbing truth behind the genetically engineered foods that [...]

Environmental News Highlights – 10/1/2009

October 1, 2009 Factory-Free Food

Farming and sustainable agriculture are very close to my heart. I’ve spent a lot of my life gardening and homesteading and a good chunk of my career helping city dwellers develop community gardens, farmettes, and rooftop planting systems. So this week, I was really happy to find so many exciting links about the importance of [...]

← Previous Entries