The crisp cool air and shortened days remind us that Fall is here and Winter will soon follow. While growing fresh fruits and vegetables outdoors is often associated with the Spring, indoor growing has become a popular and convenient way to reap the many benefits of freshly grown produce during the cold seasons. As a Continue Reading
Special thanks to Christin Haynes, MSW, ABD for her contributions to this piece. “I’m goin’ back to the South I’m goin’ back, back, back, back Where my roots ain’t watered down Growin’, growin’ like a Baobab tree Of life on fertile ground, ancestors put me on game” -Beyonce, Black Parade In 1910, there were over Continue Reading
“Look Mommy the carrots are growing!” my 4-year-old daughter exclaimed, as she squatted barefoot over our raised bed and inquisitively examined the little green shoots sticking out of the soil. “Is it time to take the baby carrots out yet?” Since they could walk, my children have helped plant, care for, and harvest fruits and Continue Reading
