America Revealed: Factory Farming

by | Aug 22, 2012 | Ecology, Food, Multimedia, Video

America Revealed is a program on PBS that seeks to take a look at what makes up the America we know. The program focuses on giving its viewers “a fascinating new perspective on the hidden patterns and rhythms of American life, by looking through the eyes of...

Tomato Plant Types

by | Aug 21, 2012 | Aquaponics, Food, Gardening, Intern Blog, Sustainability

I have really been enjoying my time interning at Nourish the Planet. After starting a few weeks ago, I’ve learned so much and have had so many ideas pop up in my head I thought it would be a good idea to start putting some of them down and keep a record of my learning...

Plant Pests and Disease

by | Aug 16, 2012 | Aquaponics, Gardening, Staff Blog, Sustainability

This is the first blog installment from Sean Brady, Supervisor of Sustainable Agriculture at Nourish the Planet. Today’s topic is disease control in a greenhouse environment.  As the weather here in Colorado has shifted from intense heat to wetter and cooler days we...