This week I had a unique opportunity to visit the Wildlife Waystation, a sanctuary for wild and exotic animals on 160 acres in Sylmar, CA. The motto of the Wildlife…
Our final interview from the 2018 Heirloom Expo is with Dr. William Woys Weaver, steward of the Roughwood Seed Collection. Dr. Will is author of 16 books, and a fascinating…
New Year's resolutions are tough. I'm torn between motivation to make changes, and residual exhaustion from last year telling me to take it easy. Usually that exhaustion wains as spring…
I met Astrid Hoffman back when she and her husband Matthew had just started The Living Seed Company in northern California. Since then, their company has grown to showcase far…
This is our penultimate post of the year wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year. Our last post of the year will be…
If you don't already know Pamm Larry, you'll want to. She's the fearless leader of Good Food Brigade, fighting for safe, just, healthy, and regenerative food for all. In our…
Winter is the time for baking, so it's only fitting that Chronicle Books released Heritage Baking by Ellen King just in time for holiday festivities. What's better than breads and…
This is what December looks like in a warm-winter climate. We're watering from rain barrels and eating salads in December (since lettuce bolts to seed too quickly through the summer).…
'Tis the season for pumpkin everything, so these mini pumpkin sage balls are perfect for quick snacks or appetizers during the holidays. We've had this recipe sitting around since 2010…
I've dreamed of moving off-grid for years. Tiny house, a few acres of open space, composting toilet, and most of all: peace and quiet. The whole deal thrills me, but…