Wondering what an “agrihood” is all about? All over the country, people are embracing a sustainable and farm-to-table lifestyle by developing and/or moving to planned agricultural communities (agrihoods). Large or small, these developments are all centered around fully-operating farms and gardens, providing residents with unique opportunities and a healthy lifestyle. To read more from the…
Look for these spring fruits and vegetables at the market for the best flavor (and value) when in season. Note that specific crops and harvest dates depend on the climate of your region (see regional and state-specific seasonality guides for details). Click here for the full article.
Your environmental impact is affected by your personal choices in energy and water consumption, waste disposal, transportation, food, and more. Learn how to live sustainably and reduce your footprint. Click here for the full article.
Natural cleaners and green cleaning products are a smart way to clean your house the safe, non-toxic way. Take a look at these 8 tips for green cleaning in your home with store-bought cleaning solutions, or try homemade cleaners for your kitchen, bathroom, toilet and windows. Click here for the full article.
Ever wish you could live at your CSA? Or move to a neighborhood where everyone is as excited about fresh, healthy food as you are? All over the United States people are embracing local food production in an exciting new way. Called ‘agrihoods,’ this new type of neighborhood serves up farm-to-table living in a cooperative environment. Instead of being built…
Most of us these days live a fast-paced, technology-packed lifestyle. Between work, the commute, taking care of the kids, cooking and cleaning, watching television, connecting on social media, and more, we’re spending an average of 90 percent of our time indoors. That would have been nearly unheard of a mere 50 years ago. Unfortunately, all…
As I’ve mentioned many times over the years, food waste is a major environmental issue as so many resources go into growing food and then getting it from field to fork and paddock to plate. The figures vary somewhat depending on where you source them, but one estimate I’ve seen is that 40 percent of…
To learn how to make caramel-lacquered pork belly with quick-pickled honeydew, shrimp-and-chorizo pizza with escarole and manchengo, and more, click here.
While the health benefits of plant-based diets are well documented, did you know plants can also help improve your health just by being in your home? It’s true – a 1989 NASA experiment found that certain indoor plants can improve the air quality in a home by absorbing chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde from the…
Swimming pool. Clubhouse. Golf course. Hiking trail. Farm. These are among the many amenities new homebuilders offer buyers in today’s new communities. Wait a minute. Farm? Yes, you read that right. Whether it’s a working farm, vegetable gardening plots, farm stands, participatory cooking classes or Happy Farmer family nights, builders are finding ways to introduce community…