The Chef's Garden: It's like Amazon for chefs
April 8, 2016, 3:16 p.m. by Jodi Helmer
An Ohio farmer grows produce for some of the most discerning cooks in the world.
6 high-tech solutions to food waste
August 2, 2015, 1 p.m. by Jodi Helmer
These programs help keep perfectly good food from ending up in the landfill.
How to farm without a field
April 17, 2015, 1:38 p.m. by Jodi Helmer
These pioneers are sprouting produce indoors, no soil or sunlight required.
Farming: There's an app for that
February 26, 2015, 9:38 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
The latest agricultural technology is helping farmers boost productivity and profits.
What is the grain-to-glass trend?
February 18, 2015, 12:28 p.m. by Jodi Helmer
In an unexpected offshoot of the local food movement, distilleries are embracing farming.
Is foraging bad for the environment?
February 5, 2015, 1:47 p.m. by Jodi Helmer
Why this foodie trend could be doing more harm than good.
Destination of the week: Quebec City
November 22, 2010, 9:48 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
It's Europe without the jetlag, or the carbon footprint.
Destination of the Week: Charlotte, N.C.
April 12, 2010, 9:38 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
This Southern town has plenty of arts, local food and outdoor recreation. And a green-minded mayor, too.
Design a green nursery for your baby
March 23, 2010, 8:44 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
An eco-friendly room will help your little one thrive.
North Carolina Botanical Garden gets a green makeover
December 15, 2009, 7:08 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
Garden leaders hope the 900-acre Chapel Hill gem will become state's first LEED platinum-certified public facility.
New twist on green beer
August 3, 2009, 5:05 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
Breweries big and small are thinking outside the bottle as they make their operations eco-friendlier.
Destination of the Week: Chattanooga
April 4, 2009, 5:57 a.m. by Jodi Helmer
With cleaner air and a greener flair, the formerly filthy Scenic City now lives up to its name.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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