Fruits And Vegetables | Green Living Ideas

Childhood Scurvy Cases on Rise in England

Posted on Nov 10, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

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Scurvy is one of those diseases of legend, conjuring up images of pirates and explorers of the sea. When I think of scurvy, I still recall an educational video shown in elementary school of sailors falling ill from a lack of vitamin C. Unfortunately for children in England, this legendary illness is on the rise.
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Rutabaga: The Underrated Root Vegetable

Posted on Sep 23, 2009 by Derek Markham.

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If you ask most people if they like rutabagas, you’ll most likely get a blank stare or “A ruta-what?”. It’s just not a hip vegetable (but it sounds cool). If you’re cultivating a local food diet, though, the rutabaga should be high on your list of great storage vegetables to grow and eat.
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It’s Winter Gardening Time

Posted on Jul 29, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

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If you are a gardener, your summer garden is probably in full swing. You may be harvesting tomatoes, basil, onions, zucchinis, and even corn, but did you know it is time to plant your winter garden? Winter gardening is my favorite, as I love cool weather crops and always feel like I am defying nature to pick carrots in December, but you have to get started now.
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Seasons iPhone App Makes Sure You Don’t Buy Strawberries in December

Posted on Jul 23, 2009 by Ariel Schwartz.

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Once upon a time, everyone knew when certain fruits and vegetables were in season. But now that we get blueberries from Argentina in January and peaches from Brazil in March, few people can tell the difference. That’s where the Seasons iPhone application comes in.
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Locavore Ideas: Visit a “Pick Your Own” Farm

Posted on Jul 16, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

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Recently a friend visited with fresh organic blueberries her family had picked at a local farm. The pie she made was scrumptious, and the family experience was certainly quality time. As a child, the only farm I ever visited to “pick your own” was a Christmas tree farm. Even though we have an extensive garden and orchard, I will make sure my kids get to experience the organic blueberry farm.
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