The Dirt
One more thing Bees and Humans have in common: We’re Addicted.
Bees Have Their Addictions Too by Sandy Swegel Nature magazine published a scientific study with the odd news that bees, when given a choice, prefer nectar with the neonic pesticides in them. Given a choice, even though scientists don’t think bee can smell or taste the pesticide, bees opt for neonic-treated plants or neonic-treated sugar […]
My Number One Secret for Growing Tomatoes
It’s All in the Soil by Sandy Swegel A local grower and I were chatting today about all the ways people grow tomatoes. My friend was laughing at somebody who had an elaborate setup with walls of water in the snow. I don’t necessarily use walls of water, but I understand our local Zone 5 […]
Grow Your Own Food: Best Return on Investment
The Three Foods You Must Grow by Sandy Swegel There are so many vegetables you can grow in your garden. If only there was enough time. If you have limited time or space for your garden, think about what is the best return on your investment of time and money when you grow your own […]