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After one of the coldest springs I can remember, it’s finally starting to warm up around here. And that makes me want to grow things! Despite the fact that my tiny apartment affords me exactly zero outdoor space, I’m still interested in doing a little gardening this spring and summer. So of course, I hit up Etsy. Here’s eight of the great, handmade garden goods I found. More
Megan Paska (perhaps better known as the Brooklyn Homesteader) has an impressive bio to back up her expertise on modern homesteading: She grew up around gardens and continued with the practice when she moved to Brooklyn in 2006; now, she’s made the leap to running her own farm. Now, she does everything from beekeeping and gardening to canning and brewing–and teaches other people how to do it, too. But modern homesteading and DIY can seem like a lot to take on for anyone who’s struggling to stay on top of work, family, chores–and fitting in a workout here and there. So we asked Megan more about what she does–and why you should try it, too. More
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As you probably already know, this Sunday is Father’s Day. And while buying presents (like these healthy habit-forming ones) might work for some dads, gift-giving definitely not a one-size-fits-all strategy. If your old man (or the father of your kid, or another dad-like figure) isn’t really into stuff, doing something with or for him might be a better way to go. So here are six healthy ways to celebrate Father’s Day with your dearest dad–whether you’re in the same town, or live worlds apart. More
It’s June, and maybe you had big plans for a backyard garden that have failed miserably. Maybe you have a really crappy backyard with sandy, toxic soil, or you have no backyard at all, or you just don’t think you’d regularly remember to go out into a yard and water things. Regardless: You can still start a summer container garden still. With no digging, soil testing or mulch required, container gardening can be a lot simpler than growing a real deal in-the-ground garden. Container herbs and plants can thrive on any porch, windowsill, fire escape, rooftop or patio where there’s enough sunlight (and can also be moved around easily, if need be). Here are few container gardening photos and ideas to get you inspired. More
Michelle Obama‘s new book, “American Grown,” showcases the merits of her White House garden initiative, started in 2009, and serves as yet another plea for American families to grow and make fresh meals to combat childhood obesity. But, as Jon Stewart pointed out on The Daily Show last night, vegetables can be a hard sell to the under-20 demographic More
Here’s a little-known health rule: If your food has to scream and jump to tell you that it’s healthy, it’s probably not. Food labels are confusing, and sometimes even misleading, but when you grow and cook your own meals, you know exactly how much—or how little—chemicals, additives and preservatives have gone into your food. The only problem is that most of us don’t know how (or where) to grow our own vegetables. This is where Craftsy.com comes in.
Craftsy offers tons of fun classes, but Container Gardening: Fresh Ideas for Innovative Containers is one of our favorites, because it teaches you how to quickly set up a small garden that can fit in any home; even a tiny studio apartment. More
The chive plant is a member of the onion, leek and garlic family that’s often used in cooking. Chives are great for adding a mild onion flavor to dishes—and one serving of raw chives (about 1 tablespoon) provides a good source of a whole slew of nutrients, like thiamin, niacin, phosphorus, zinc, dietary fiber, riboflavin, folate, and Vitamins A, C and B6. With their pink flowered tips, chives can also make a pretty ornamental plant. Want to grow chives at home? Here’s how to get started … More
Oregano is quite popular when it comes sprinkled from a jar, but—as with most herbs—it’s so much more flavorful when fresh. It’s also good for you, with strong anti-bacterial properties and numerous phytonutrients. On a per gram weight basis, fresh oregano has 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more than oranges and 4 times more than blueberries. Want to grow oregano at home? Here’s how to get started: More
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Thyme is a popular cooking herb that’s also got medicinal properties and a pleasant smell. This low, bushy plant produces small gray-green leaves that are high in anti-oxidant capacity, antibacterial properties, and nutrients such as manganese, iron, Vitamin K and calcium. It’s also a low-maintenance plant—it needs little attention once it gets going. Want to grow thyme at home? Here’s how to get started: More
Dill makes a great addition to sandwiches and salads (one of my favorite lunches is a sprouted grain tortilla with a little avocado or hummus, sea salt and dill). But like most packaged herbs, it’s kinda pricey to buy at … More
I love mushrooms, but I always assumed they were the kind of thing you couldn’t just cultivate on your kitchen counter. The Back to the Roots home mushroom kit, however, uses coffee grounds instead of soil and promises ready-to-eat pearl oyster mushrooms in as little as 10 days—just place the kit near an open window and water twice a day. More
Fennel is the plant Prometheus is said to have used to steal fire from the gods. The herb, which looks something like dill and tastes something like licorice, has a large white bulb and long, green stems, and edible leaves, seeds and roots. It’s high in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. More
Late summer is one of the best times to plant radishes, especially certain varieties. Whether you sow seeds directly in an outdoor garden or plant indoors in containers, radishes are easy-to-grow, and many types will be ready to eat about a month after planting (if you’ve haven’t noticed, I’m a bit impatient, so I favor growing things—like arugula and mint, too—with not-so-delayed rewards). More
