Apr 28, 2021Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
Even though it’s still spring, we are already dreaming about summer lawn games, BBQs, and playing catch with the kids outside. And for many Americans, a nice blanket of green grass in the backyard is just the perfect setting for all these summer memories. If...
Apr 26, 2021Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Starting a new garden comes with such a sense of excitement. It can brighten up the landscape, promote a healthier lifestyle, and become a lifelong hobby! But before you hit your local nursery, you might want to consider the soil contaminants. It’s always a good...
Mar 9, 2021Lizzy Ranheim
If you’re someone who spends equal time cry-laughing through Instagram reels and poring over grocery store labels in search of healthy/environmentally-conscious noms, you may be wondering about the new food word “regenerative.” (For the record – yes,...
Mar 5, 2021Sophie Boisseau
Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s finally time to start planting that garden you have been thinking about all winter! One of the first things you might be thinking of is sprinkling some fertilizer on your seeds and starters to get a bumper...
Apr 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Gardening is very big right now thanks to COVID-19. We’re all stuck in our house, looking for something to do. If you’re looking for a productive garden that is also aesthetically appealing, try growing edible flowers! We love plants that will produce...
Apr 17, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
We’ve got some free time on our hands now that we’re staying at home all the time and going to the grocery store can be really stressful. Plus, many grocery stores have had trouble keeping fresh produce in stock during the pandemic. Why not start growing...
Mar 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Dreaming of starting up a garden this year? Before you start planting, it’s a good idea to check if your soil is contaminated with lead. And if it is (or you’re not sure) bringing in new safe topsoil (6-12 inches) and creating raised beds is a good way to...
Mar 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
How about one that gives you food? Even if you don’t have a backyard, you can grow some vegetables and herbs on a windowsill inside. We found 9 veggies and herbs that are easy to grow inside and useful to have on hand. It’s a great way to cut down on food...
Mar 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Or if you even have enough space? Creating your own compost is a fool proof way to help fight climate change and we’re here to show you it’s easier than you think! There are so many different types of compost bins now, ranging from small indoor ones to...
Jun 11, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
Ugh. We’re just gonna say it – Climate change sucks. It’s messing with the weather, it’s messing with our allergies, and now… our food too?!All of that extra CO2 we’re putting into the air is making plants grow really fast and forcing...
