Tag Archives: organic

Rodale Institute

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Susan

Tweet J.I. Rodale is considered the father of the organic farming movement in the U.S. I’ve read Organic Gardening Magazine for many years and many Rodale Press books are included in my library. But I had never visited the Rodale Institute until recently, … Continue reading →

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Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Susan

Tweet As a Penn State Master Gardener, I am required to take 8 hours of continuing education each year. I wanted to take the opportunity to visit a farm just outside of NYC called Stone Barns Center for Food and … Continue reading →

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Those Annoying Stickers on Fruit Contain Useful Info

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Susan

Tweet Are you as annoyed as I am at those stickers you have to peel off of fruit and some vegetables you purchase at the grocery store? One more reason to shop at farmer’s markets or grow your own. But, … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Gardening 101

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Susan

Tweet When I was 8 years old, a neighbor gave me a johnny-jump up. I planted it alongside our house, watered it, weeded it and marveled at it. When it “died”, I pulled it out and was scolded by my … Continue reading →