by ddorband | Jun 13, 2012 | Ecology, Food, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Foraging
http://www.businessinsider.com/overfishing-decline-of-oceans-2012-6 “…For perspective, in 1950, the total catch of fish in the ocean was at 18.5 million metric tons. Just half a century later that number spiked to 73.5 million metric tons, an increase of...
by ddorband | Jun 4, 2012 | Food, Gardening, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
Did you know that a large percentage of the waste that goes into our landfills is compostable? Almost all plant matter, as well as things like egg shells, can all be composted right in your back yard. This provides you a wonderful supply of fertilizer for your flowers...
by ddorband | May 9, 2012 | Food, Gardening, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability, Urban Farming
When it comes to gardening in an urban setting, many find it a true challenge to marry their space limitations with their desire for fresh produce. However, with a little creativity and the right tools anyone can achieve a beautiful home garden. Below is a link to 12...
by ddorband | Apr 3, 2012 | Business, Ecology, Food, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Webinar
OK, I’m not a farmer. What do you mean start farming? I live in the city. I don’t know anything about farming. Get my hands dirty? Nourish the Planet is starting the spring out with an exciting FREE Webinar on Urban Farming. That’s right farming...
by ddorband | Mar 27, 2012 | Food, Gardening, Publication
Check out this article about women farmers in rural Africa. For us in the United States, its hard to imagine trying to do so much with so little. Rural women key in fighting hunger ...
by ddorband | Mar 11, 2012 | Ecology, Food, Gardening, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
Ruth Stout was an eccentric and revolutionary gardener who came up with what has since been called the Ruth Stout Method. This method involves an intensive deep mulch system that uses no chemicals and requires very little work. Born in 1884, she didn’t even begin...
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