What do you think of when you hear the term “urban agriculture?” Sometimes it’s about practices involving cultivating, processing, and distributing food in densely populated areas. At other times, it [ … ]
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6 Delicious Ways to Cook Brussels Sprouts
Spring is so close, I can taste it, and that means Brussels sprouts are in season now! Try some of these delicious ways to cook Brussels sprouts.
9 Delicious Ways to Cook Broccoli
Spring is almost here, and that means broccoli season! Try some of these delicious ways to cook broccoli, my favorite vegetable of all time.
Delicious, Vegan Leek Recipes to Make Right Now
We are on the heels of peak leek season! Here’s how to prepare leeks properly for cooking, plus some delicious, vegan leek recipes.
An In-Depth Look at Why Buying Local Food Matters
Here’s why buying local foods matters: it’s just plain better than visiting the local corporate grocer. Let’s look at the impact of local food dollars!
Empowering Communities with Urban Agriculture in Detroit
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative has just announced America’s First Sustainable Urban Agrihood: 3 acres of farmland featuring 2-acre urban garden, a 200-tree fruit orchard, a children’s sensory garden, and more nestled among vacant land and abandoned homes.
There’s a farm on roof of Fenway Park.
Fenway Farms is producing 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits, veggies, and herbs on the rooftop of the baseball stadium.
First VegFest Oahu is Coming This Fall!
Honolulu is hosting host its first ever vegan festival. The very first VegFest Oahu is coming this fall!
The Coolest School Lunch Program EVER
Fifth and sixth graders at Pacific Elementary prepare lunch for the whole school using food they grew in the school’s garden classroom. And they do it every day.
Invite Garden Pollinators with a Mason Bee House
Make your garden even more pollinator-friendly by building a DIY mason bee house. It’s easy!
NY’s Floating Food Forest is Amazing
Urban food forests may not be new, but in New York, the Swale floating food forest takes advantage of the city’s waterways to get fresh food to even more neighborhoods.
Vegan Breakfast in Honolulu and the Surrounding Area
Finding vegan food in Honolulu is super easy, but a good vegan brunch or vegan breakfast in Honolulu can be elusive, until now!
Green garlic is so easy to grow, a toddler can do it!
My three-year-old and I planted a ton of green garlic, and you can, too! Here’s how to grow, harvest, and eat green garlic!