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Guerilla Gardening and DIY Seed Bombs

It’s a rare thing that can unite anarchists, ecologists, city councilors, and armies of garden enthusiasts – from young families... Read more

How to Cook with Fresh Chiles

Chile is without a doubt as central to Mexican cuisine as corn and beans. It is a symbol of national... Read more

March Organic Gardening Chores

nnnMarch is a very exciting month for organic gardening with the anticipation of a new growing season after a dark and cold... Read more

4 Questions to Ask About Non-Certified Organic Foods

An easy way to know whether the food you’re buying really is organic is to look for logos—like the Canada... Read more

The Chemical Culprits Behind Climate Change

Most scientists and world leaders agree that advanced climate change is real, that it’s a problem, and that its triggers... Read more

How to Make Natural Food Colouring the Easy Way

I haven't wanted to try making natural food colouring. I'll admit, it intimidated me. I envisioned all four burners on... Read more

4 Iconic Mexican Breakfast Foods

In Mexican culture people usually have 3 big meals a day: Desayuno (breakfast) is the most important one. It takes... Read more

Sawdust is my Slave

My father, Rupert Stephens (1896-1976) originally wrote this article entitled "Sawdust is My Slave." It was first published in The... Read more

12 Artificially Coloured Foods with Healthy Swaps

At some point, you've probably heard that you and especially your children should avoid artificial food coloring, and that there... Read more

Grow Your Own Organic Protein - The Why, What, and How

Concerns about agriculture’s negative impact on the environment and its substantial role in climate change have driven many people to... Read more

7 Interesting Ways Fans are Enjoying Our Chips

We are all well acquainted with the delicious, albeit typical, union of chips and salsa, but what else can you... Read more

Sustainability Spotlight: Patagonia’s Corporate Activism

When Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard, began selling climbing gear out of the back of his car in the late 1950’s,... Read more