With food having to be transported an average of 1500 miles before reaching its consumer, The Eco Guide estimates that every pound of food is bound to release about 0.018 pounds of CO2 into the air. If you are looking to preserve the environment, buying food from the...
A couple of my empty beds awaiting seeds and starts (with shell peas growing adjacent). I’m not adept at decision-making, so when it’s time to decide what seeds go into my limited garden space, life can get difficult. I have over the years, however, developed a...
How many strawberries do you eat a year? The average American consumes 8 pounds of strawberries a year of which 75% are fresh and the balance frozen. Strawberries have become one of the most popular fruits in the United States mostly due to their year-round...
Share this post… Dear Ruth, I have Bermuda grass in my yard and it is getting into my garden beds. NOTHING I have tried has worked to get rid of it. What do you suggest?. Thanks, Joan — Flat Rock, NC Dear Joan, This question is close to my heart. I bought a...
If you’re fed up of spending money on packaged food that doesn’t even come from North Carolina, then why not consider producing your own food in your garden? Many of us want to eat more healthily and help the environment at the same time but for some of us, buying...
People have indoor gardens for a number of reasons, and one of those reasons is cold winter weather. When the frost hits, many people want to bring the plants indoors, or start a garden in the house. While this is a noble endeavor, it must be done with caution when...