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- How the endangered American chestnut is making a big return Tue, 1 Aug 23, 1:30amThe American chestnut was all but destroyed by fungal blight and logged as settlements spread west when the United States was settled by Europeans. But lately, it's making a comeback. Endangered for years, the American chestnut...
- Keep your pantry stocked with these staples for a plant-based diet Sat, 23 Mar 19, 6:30amSwitching to a plant-based diet is a lifestyle change that requires a lot of meal prep and planning. In a world of convenient, pre-packaged food, stocking your pantry with healthy, plant-based products isn’t easy. It takes...
- Growing trees from seeds: which seeds work, and which won’t Wed, 18 Mar 15, 3:16amIf there are any trees in your area, you may have noticed that a couple of major changes come over them at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn...
- How to Make Your Own Organic Caramel Apple Treats for Halloween Sat, 1 Nov 14, 3:20amWe're still enjoying the best of apple season, and there's no better way to enjoy their crisp deliciousness than by taking a big bite out of a caramel apple...
- Find or Share Ripe, Home-Grown Local Produce with RipeNearMe Tue, 10 Jun 14, 6:30amIf you've ever had a surplus of produce from your garden and didn't know what to do with it, or wished that someone nearby had some berries you could trade your zucchini for, you're in luck. RipeNear.Me is a new website...
- DIY Hostess Gift Idea: Homemade Pesto in Gourmet-Looking Recycled Glass Jars Sat, 24 May 14, 3:00amMATERIALS: For the packaging: A glass jar (we used a stout artichoke jar but you can use any jar you like) A rubber band A square of recycled fabric or tissue paper that will fit over the lid A ribbon (we used one that...
- 10 Delicious Things to Make with Cranberries (Other Than Sauce) Sat, 14 Dec 13, 1:30amOrange and Cranberry Scones, via The Food Network This gorgeous breakfast treat is as lovely drizzled with honey as it is slathered in Earth Balance. Ingredients: 4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar, plus...
- Growing Trees from Seeds: Which Work, Which Won’t Thu, 5 Sep 13, 1:30amIf there are any trees in your area, you may have noticed that a couple of major changes come over them at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn...
- Dave Hakkens’ Wind Oil Machine Produces Oil From Nuts and Seeds With Every Passing Breeze Sat, 21 Jul 12, 4:22amThe Netherlands is the perfect place to harvest wind power due to its flat landscape and strong breezes. To take advantage of this resource, Dutch Design Academy of Eindhoven student Dave Hakkens created Wind Oil –...