Dear Kitchen Gardener, (Begin pinching yourself now) "Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden" On Friday, March 20th, 2009, 23 fifth graders joined First Lady Michelle Obama on the South Lawn of the White House to break…
By Roger Doiron With the global economy spiraling downward and Mother Nature preparing to reach upward, it’s a good question to ask and a good time to ask it. There isn’t one right answer, of course, but I’ll give you…
The National Trust is seeking to persuade every household, office and company to grow its own vegetables in a campaign that will create 1,000 allotments on its own land. The trust has identified 40 sites that it hopes can…
Looking for another reason why growing some of your own food makes sense? Here’s one you might not have considered: nutritional content. While the washed and waxed produce at your local grocery store might look chock full of vitamins…
Q I don’t have any gardening beds prepared. Are raised beds the quickest way to make them? A Yes, even if you have a site that’s currently covered by lawn, you can build a raised bed right on top…