
Sustainable ways to grow fruits, veggies, herbs and flowers
Sustainable gardening is a huge topic, so the best place to start is with what you really want to grow. Do you...

More than 20 vegetables you can regrow from scraps
There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own produce and eating it. Small-scale urban farming can happen...

California farmers are making drinking water from tomatoes
Raw tomatoes are normally processed into various products, including tomato paste, ketchup and sauce. In the process,...

Human waste might be contaminating Michigan vegetables
In some of today’s yuckier news, Michigan consumers have been alerted that their vegetables might be contaminated...

New genetically modified purple tomato may stock shelves
While many people are suspicious of genetically modified foods, a new tomato just approved by the USDA has some...

How to properly freeze fresh produce
If you’ve ever wished you could have a taste of your summer garden in the dead of winter, bought a little too...

New study finds microplastics in fruits and vegetables
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in...

8 tips to keep your summer fruits and vegetables fresher for longer
With its long days, plentiful sun and delicious fare, summer is without a doubt our favorite time of year. If you're...

Sherpa Light for indoor farming wins CES 2020 Innovation Award
Developed with the tagline "Grow whatever your heart desires, wherever you are," Sherpa Light is a tunable artificial...

Interview: Activist lives off food that he grows and forages for an entire year
Rob Greenfield is a self-described “adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian and dude making a difference.”...

Are you accidentally eating the toxic parts of fruits and veggies?
Nearly every reference to healthy eating will list fresh fruits and vegetables at the top of the must-eat list....

How to make a meal out of leftover veggies
Hate seeing that half of an onion go to waste? What about when you get a little too excited at the farmers market...

8 of the best fruits and vegetables you can eat in their entirety
In the United States, approximately 40 percent of food is never eaten. Not only does this food waste damage your...

Sustainable pencil stubs Sprout into plants
Have you ever stopped to think about where your pencil came from or what it’s journey will be once it hits the...

Veganism on the rise, record number of sign-ups for Veganuary
Could 2019 be the year of the vegan? This past week, people all over the world promised to make lifestyle changes...