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To all the lovely people,

Old advice and just as valuable today as it was in the past. I will always encourage people such as us to grow at least some of their own food - it pays dividends on many levels.

Paul

Nourish the Soil and All Else Follows

Sage advice from our founder, J.I. Rodale.

By J.I. Rodale

What Is Organic Gardening?

Very briefly, organic gardening or soil is maintained by applying Nature's own law of replenishing it—that is, the addition and preservation of humus, the use of organic matter instead of chemical fertilizers, and, of course, the making of a compost pile and mulching.

Organiculture is a vigorous...

To all the lovely people,

If you have never done fermentation then this is a good way to start - simple and easy. The recipe comes to us from Terroir Seeds.

Paul

Quick and Easy Fermented Vegetables

It seems that many people think that fermentation is messy, difficult and takes a long time. Not true on any level! Try this quick recipe for yourself and let us know what you think!

We did these particular veggies because it was what we had on hand and fresh, and we wanted a delicious crunch to put on our sandwiches. Use what appeals to you, make it simple and give it a try!

This recipe is a post we shared on our

To all the lovely people,

From Terroir Seeds comes this list for fall vegetables - fall is great time to plant a garden.

We just planted 30+ cabbage starts yesterday for fresh eating and making sauerkraut. I have extra plants if anyone would like to have some - they can be picked up Sunday(18th) afternoon or next Monday(19th).

Paul

Successful Fall Garden Vegetables

An increasing number of you are starting a cool season, or fall and winter garden this year. This is fantastic news, as those who did last year are back for more, with larger plantings for this year, meaning more fresh food from your garden for longer through the year. There are still many...