Martin Wahl Accu-Steel and Pvilion introduce solar-integrated structure Pvilion, Brooklyn-based maker of solar powered canopies and tents (think tents at events) and Accu-Steel, an Iowa-based fabric-covered building manufacturer, have joined forces to produce a solar-powered structure suitable for farming and … Continue reading →
Strangely, our busy-body media are remarkably silent on the subject of volunteering. Guess it’s hard to get a gut reaction hearing about people doing what needs to be done just because it needs doing. Reality check: volunteers are the glue … Continue reading →
Embrace Gardening: Start Growing Your Own in 2025 N.R. Mallery There has never been a better time to embrace the joy of growing your own food. Whether you have a large backyard or just a small balcony, gardening is more … Continue reading →
David Fried Plants come in all sizes and shapes. They are even more diverse than people. My mom travelled the world and sent back photos of interesting trees and interesting people. She had one-woman shows of her framed photos of … Continue reading →
Debra Heleba Growing vegetables in raised beds has become popular among gardeners, especially here in New England as this system helps the soil warm quickly in the spring and allows for good drainage. Jennifer Wilhelm of Fat Peach Farm in … Continue reading →
David Fried Each night I ask the stars up above, what is it like to be a garlic in love?1 This summer on the farm the trees and shrubs are so heavy with humid longing that they are just laying … Continue reading →
George Harvey – Originally posted at Green Energy Times Yes, I meant “a million.” It was not hyperbole. Every day, I search the news for articles on energy and climate change. I gather news items, with links to the original … Continue reading →
David Fried I hear the ice dripping as it is finally above freezing after a long winter. The hail bouncing off my coat on my morning walk has turned to rain. On the first warm day each rain drop leaves … Continue reading →
David Fried In a hectic world, I like to be surrounded by plants as I walk along, tasting, breathing it all in. Like a bee visiting flowers, I walk the pathways between the plants. When I walk around the farm, … Continue reading →
Events Open to All Who Want to Build a More Livable, Resilient Region & Planet What is good for the soil is good for our communities. That’s the theory behind a six-event discussion series, Climate and Community Resilience: Lessons from … Continue reading →