Urban Farming Examined Part I
Can urban farming really work? We look at a couple of articles that showcase some different viewpoints on the feasibility of just that.
Entries by Stephen Scott
Herbed Marinated Dried Tomatoes
Herbed Marinated Dried Tomatoes make incredibly thoughtful gifts. You can’t buy the flavor of these herbed tomatoes, anywhere, at any price.
Pickled Nasturtium Pods
Nasturtium pods, seeds or buds are hot like peppers when they are mature, green and plump. They make incredible pickled caper alternatives.
How to Prevent Bitter Cucumbers
Don’t settle for bitter cucumbers from your garden! Here are some easy techniques to get the tastiest cucumbers possible.
Urban Farm Grows Sustainable Food in Parking Lot
Local, sustainable food is being grown in a former strip mall parking lot of the Holland Town Center in Holland, MI for local residents.
Coffee Grounds Build Compost and Soil Health
Coffee grounds are great for soil, providing minerals and energy to decomposing microbes, buffering soil pH and feeding earthworms.
Food Prices Increase with 50 Year Drought
Food prices are expected to increase due to the worst drought in more than 50 years with more than 26 states in natural-disaster status.
Has ‘Organic’ Been Oversized: Avoiding Tragedy On Maple Street
Controversy surrounds “Has Organic Been Oversized?”. It’s not about organic agriculture, but organic certification. Don’t be confused!
Heirloom Tomatoes Have Flavor Lost in Commercial Varieties
Heirloom tomatoes retain the flavor that have been bred out of commercial varieties over the past 70 years, new research shows.
GMO Labeling Vote Will Be a Big Fight
The upcoming GMO labeling vote in California is shaping up to be a huge fight for both sides, with battle lines clearly drawn.
More Seed Company Consolidations
Ferry Morse was recently sold and almost half of the employees were immediately laid off with a 60 day lump-sum severance pay.
The Problem with Genetically Modified Seeds
An interview with Dr. Vandana Shiva on the history of genetically modified seeds and actual GMO production versus what was promised.
How Milk Improves Soil Health
Milk, in surprisingly small amounts, can make multiple significant positive impacts on the health and productivity of your entire garden.
Growing Milkweed for the Monarch Butterfly
Terroir Seeds recently helped coordinate a milkweed growing project to benefit the Monarch butterfly. Here’s the full story!
FarmPlate – Better Food Every Day
FarmPlate is a revolutionary online community using technology to connect producers of local food with eaters everywhere.
Community Supported Fisheries – CSAs for the Ocean
Community Supported Fisheries lets you know where your fish and seafood comes from, how it was harvested and pays the fishermen directly.
Rural America Bike Trip Converts Techie to Sustainable Farmer
Nathan Winters winds up deeply in love with sustainable farming and a new relationship with food after a 4300 mile bike trip across America.
2012 Slow Food Terra Madre
We are honored to be selected as part of 200 US delegates to the 2012 Slow Food Terra Madre in Turin, Italy October 25-29, 2012.
Home Garden Bug Solution
Here’s a recipe we’ve found to be effective in dealing with unwanted insects and other bugs in your garden in a non-toxic way.
How to Pick Perfectly Ripe Heirloom Vegetables
Finding and picking perfectly ripe heirloom vegetables or fruit requires the engagement all of your senses. Read on as we show you how!
Heirloom Sweet Corn History
Heirloom corn has a richness and depth of flavor that can’t be forgotten. We share a bit of history on heirloom sweet corn from 1884.
Hortopita or Greek Spring Greens Quiche
Hortopita is a savory pie that is stuffed with horta, or edible spring greens and feta cheese between filo pastry sheets.
Heirloom Tomato Growing Tips
The heirloom tomato has seen a meteoric rise over the past few years. We share tips to get the best out of your heirloom tomato plants!
The History of Heirloom Peas
Heirloom peas have a much longer history than most people realize, feeding mankind since before the Stone age.
“Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” and Your Heirloom Garden
The movie “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” and your heirloom garden are more closely related than you thought!
Catanian Wheat and Lentil Soup
Zuppa Di Grano e Lenticchie or Catanian Wheat and Lentil Soup is an ancient farm soup that is enjoying a resurgence in its home country of Sicily.
Heirloom Gardening for Backyard Chickens
Raising backyard chickens is becoming increasingly popular, no matter where you live. Growing heirloom vegetables is the best way to feed them well.
Seed Starting Media for the Home Gardener
Good seed starting media is essential for healthy strong transplants for the home gardener. We show the different elements for a great seed starting media.
Large Leaf Sorrel or Lemonade Leaf
French sorrel is known as “lemonade leaf” and has been prized for its nutritional and culinary qualities for centuries. In many climates it will nativize.
Successful Heirloom Seed Starting for the Home Gardener
A look at a successful small scale heirloom seed starting setup. We show you the components used, how they work together and how you can create your own!
Szechuan Buttons or Toothache Plant – Rock Star of the Garden
Szechuan Buttons – a hot culinary trend for the tingling buzz they bring to your lips and tongue. Expensive to buy; easy to grow your own!
Dijon Roasted Heirloom Beets
Dijon Roasted Heirloom Beets is a wonderful recipe for bringing out the rich earthy sweetness of heirloom beets from your home garden.
Planning and Planting Your Spring Garden
Here’s 11 great home garden planning ideas, along with several tools to help your heirloom seeds do their best in your home garden this year.
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Organic Food Production Can Feed the World
Our thoughts on Barry Estabrooks’ December 2011 article in The Atlantic on local organic agriculture and feeding the world.
Where Did My Favorite Heirloom Seeds Go?
Why does your favorite heirloom seed varieties disappear from the catalog or website, sometimes reappearing and sometimes not? We show you some reasons!
What Are Heirloom Seeds?
Unleash the flavor of the past with heirloom seeds. Find out how these seeds can bring back memories of delicious, homegrown produce.
Sopa de Tomate con Albóndigas or Tomato Soup with Meatballs
Oaxacan Albóndigas soup with heirloom tomato puree, onions and home raised beef. A wonderfully tasty and satisfying cold weather soup.
“The Dirty Life- A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love” by Kristin Kimball
A true story about a young woman’s journey from New York into a deep relationship with both her husband and farm in today’s world.
Fearing Burr on Savoy Cabbage
Discover the captivating history of Savoy perfection cabbage. Learn about its origins and why it’s considered the best in the world.
Beef, Barley and Root Vegetable Soup
Every fall I look forward to this beef, barley and root vegetable soup. A bowl of broth-based soup somehow nourishes both the body and soul.
The Tale of Two Seeds- Heirloom vs Hybrid Seed Production
A look at two seed production models- heirloom seed vs hybrid seed- is presented from a quality vs quantity viewpoint.
The Cycle of Terroir- From the Soil, to the Seed, to the Food You Eat
Healthy soil plus healthy seed grows tasty food and healthy people. A simple, systematic approach to healthy soil, seed and food is presented.
Braised and Marinated Carrot Recipes
Here’s two new recipes that use fresh from the garden carrots in unusual but delicious ways. Fresh, local food in the best way possible!
Coffee CSA- a Great Deal for Everyone
Buying your coffee directly from the grower with CoffeeCSA makes so much sense, to so many people on so many levels.
Who’s More ‘Elitist?’- Foodies or Corporate Agriculture?
Corporate Agriculture often accuses local food advocates of being ‘elitist’ in their approach, but who’s approach has the public in mind?
Tagliatelle with Sculpit
Sculpit or stridoli is a treasured Italian green that has its own festival and is celebrated in this taglieatelle pasta dish that is easy and delicious.
Terroir-ist’s Manifesto for Eating
The Terroir-ist’s Manifesto for Eating asks you to deeply consider where your food comes from, in in considering it, get to know it much better.
Don’t Plant Your Garden Too Early…
Planting your spring garden early might give you a head start on yummy vegetables, or could result in the loss of your efforts if there is a spring snow!