Recent hurricane recovery efforts remind us it's a good time to learn how to cope in the event of a disaster in your area.
Although I always intend to do it earlier in the season, I'm still busy planting bulbs in my garden.
Photo by Judith Hausman Winter squash, such as butternut squash (pictured), goes well in this vegetable pastry. This weekend we went to visit some farmer friends in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. This rich agricultural area on either side of the beautiful Connecticut River has managed to preserve its agricultural traditions and an encouraging atmosphere […]
Ready to continue the genetic heritage of your favorite heirloom plants? Get started with this guide.
In researching an article I recently wrote, I came across some interesting information about preventing Japanese beetles in the garden. I thought I might share the advice with you now so you'll be better prepared to battle them next season.
Photo by Judith Hausman What can you do besides fry green tomatoes? We all know about Fried Green Tomatoes by now and that not only Southerners enjoy them. But with a first frost on the way (followed by a couple of 70-degree days), I was looking for other ways to celebrate this once-a-year treat and […]
Uzzi and I were munching the yummy, crisp leaves that fall in our paddock and gazing at the beautiful autumn colors in our woods when Uzzi swallowed and then said, "Why do they do that? Why do the leaves change colors before they fall?”
The stink bugs have been terrible here this fall. A recent introduction from Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug has really become problematic for gardeners and homeowners in the East, and its range is spreading.
Photo by Judith Hausman Serve these oatcakes with cheese, tomato jam or marmalade. I’ve always liked the satisfying crunch of food with dry textures: rice cakes, crackers, matzohs, and muffins and toast without butter. So the ubiquitous oatcakes of Scotland, a country famous for fancying oats in porridge and haggis, were right up my alley. […]
The founder of The Land Institute delves into the balance between agriculture and natural ecosystems.
Uzzi and I love this time of year because soon we’ll be eating yummy pumpkins. Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, the USDA says, and we think they just taste good!
