A Tribute to Wendell Berry
A month and a half ago, my favorite author, Wendell Berry, died. I believe those of us who call ourselves…
Category: real food
America’s unhealthy food system, part 1
America’s food system is centered neither on health nor sustainability. It is not organized around providing people with healthy food…
Why I garden the way I do.
1. When I eat food from my garden, I am eating responsibly. 2. When I am in my garden, I…
dandelions versus lawns
A few weeks ago, I shared that my puppy Franco and I take long walks every Saturday and Sunday morning.…
my gardening story
My gardening story is full of happiness, learning, and gratitude—but it begins with a terrible childhood experience. The summer before…
Gardens provide ample opportunity for sharing.
Last week, I knocked on one of my neighbors' windows. They opened it, and I asked, "Want some salad tonight?…