Growers and Grocers

Unless you don’t follow the news, you’re probably well aware of the latest food scare - tomatoes tainted with salmonella.
The big question that has yet to be answered is how do thousands of pounds of tomatoes get tainted with salmonella, a bacteria that originates in the digestive tracts of humans, birds, and other animals? As […]

Punk Rock Cabinet de la Meridienne, Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar – located on the third floor atrium of Bendel’s – is the perfect respite for fair trade organic tea and single origin fair trade truffles.
After an exhibit at MoMA, a visit to the polar bears at the Central Park Zoo, or window shopping at Tiffany’s, […]

We recently returned from a trip to Maine with new foodstuffs, thanks to a stop at the Stonewall Kitchen headquarters in York, which is a cute town right on the water with at least three candy stores. If you’re a fan of condiments — dips, dressings, jellies, jams, sauces, salsas, marinades and mustards — then […]

It’s almost that time. Father’s Day is less than a week away. Scrambling for a gift yet?Well, stop-scrambling and get buying! There are a lot of great options out there for the eco-friendly dad. Over the next three days, I will tell you about some of the coolest, Earth-conscious gifts you can find.
Today, I’m highlighting […]

While those of you with CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) subscriptions in other parts of the country may be enjoying such delights as fresh peas and strawberries, those of us here in the Pacific Northwest are facing a cold spring that has left our poor farmers scrambling to provide for us.
I’m getting lots of nice herbs, […]

On Wednesday, June 4th, 2008, The Discovery Channel premiered the first all green channel to the world: Planet Green!
Joining the ranks of TLC, Animal Planet, and FitTV, Planet Green is finding its place on your tv dial and bringing you all you need to know to make your life and our planet a greener, healthier […]

One of my tomato plants with silver mulch underneath (photo: author)
If you garden, you no doubt know the wonders of mulch: it moderates soil temperature, conserves water and helps to build the soil. But silver reflective mulch, as opposed to plain old bark or other organic matter, can also repel pests, including thrips and aphids, […]

When I first heard about ACT Natural cleaning cloths I was immediately intrigued. Who wouldn’t be? Reusable microfiber cloths that clean almost any surface, using water as the only cleaning aid? I contemplated the toothpaste splatters on my bathroom faucet, the drifts of cat hair silently collecting beneath every stationary piece of furniture, the spotty dining […]