Use all that you can in the kitchen and save the scraps for the compost pile Story by Stephanie Fenton On the right side of the middle shelf in my refrigerator sits a tattered green Tupperware container. If you take the time to cipher the scribble written in faded magic maker you might make out …
Our animals can provide more than just companionship and food Story and Photos by Stephanie Fenton Like most of my articles, this one has been circulating in my head for quite some time. I have hesitated to put words on paper due to the rather delicate nature of the subject matter, something one would not …
The importance of mineral content and soil fertility in food nutrition Story and Photography by Yvonne Lelong Bordelon “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1937 The old adage, “You are what you eat” is certainly true for humans, as well as plants. Recent research has shown that fruits and …
Let the composting process do the work for you Story and Photography by Kristi Cook Of all the amendments one can add to garden soil, compost is the most valuable. Black, earthy compost increases water retention, replenishes nutrients, improves drainage, and can even be used as mulch. Yet, many sources make the process of turning …
