What does a decades-closed landfill have in common with local foods and fresh fish, algae and biodiesel? They're all closely linked together in a new energy-creation and economic cycle: one that offsets harmful greenhouse gases while bettering the environment and benefiting the community. What does a decades-closed landfill have in common with local foods and fresh fish, algae and biodiesel? They're all closely linked together in a new energy-creation and economic cycle: one that offsets Read more [...]

What can you grow in a Grow Bag? As we discovered in our test gardens this summer, almost anything! When we started thinking about all the different vegetable crops that might benefit from the ideal growing conditions in a Grow Bag, carrots were right at the top of the list. All vegetables grow better in good soil, but there are some crops that demand it. Carrots, being a root crop, simply won’t develop properly in heavy clay or stony soils. For best appearance and a sweet flavor, they need soil Read more [...]

Fall is a great time to cut and dry perennial herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary and bay. Use sharp scissors or flower snips to cut the stems. Keep the bundles relatively small and secure them with rubber bands. If you use twine, the bundles will come apart as the stems dry and shrink. Hang the bundles upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. A bouquet of culinary herbs that includes several types of sage and thyme, rosemary and lemon verbena. Read more [...]