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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Friday, November 24, 2006
Food
How Food Finds its Way to Your Plate
November 24, 2006 Where does your food really come from, and what should you have for dinner? Chances are that your food traveled hundreds of miles before it landed on your plate. But some experts say eating local might make us healthier.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Around the Nation
Late Bloomers Grace an Autumn Garden
October 14, 2006 Spring is glorious and summer is lush, but gardens hold a special brilliance in the fall. The Mary Livingston Ripley garden in Washington, D.C., remains lively with blossoms in mid-October. Adrian Higgins, garden editor of The Washington Post, leads a sun-dappled tour.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
At Work with the Weed Warriors of the West
October 8, 2006 Around the West invasive plants are crowding out native plants and changing ecosystems. Nearly every land management agency has an invasive species control program. The folks who run them see themselves as warriors of sorts, protecting their land from invaders.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Food
Celebrating Late Summer's Basil Bonanza
August 28, 2006 Commentator Jack Staub rhapsodizes about his favorite herb, basil, which is abundant at this time of year. He also offers hints about what to do with all of it, including a recipe for handy and easy-to-use pesto cubes.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Diversions
Want a Unique House Color? An Expert Is Waiting
July 20, 2006 Painting your house can be a huge investment. That's why picking the right color is key. And getting help is easier than ever now that boutique paint lines and hand-crafted colors are in vogue. On a tour of a neighborhood in Portland, Ore., a color consultant offers a critique.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Interviews
A Legend In His Own Field: Farmer John
June 7, 2006 John Peterson was accused of turning his family farm into a haven for devil-worship, drugs, and orgies. But the flamboyant farmer eventually thrived by going organic. The Real Dirt on Farmer John tells his story.
Monday, May 29, 2006
U.S.
Tending 'Defiant Gardens' During Wartime
May 29, 2006 From the Western Front trenches of World War I to the deserts of Iraq, soldiers have found comfort in the simple act of gardening. The author of a new book on wartime gardens call them an act of defiance.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Friday, May 05, 2006
Commentary
Obeying the Planting Bird's Orders
May 5, 2006 Commentator Julie Zickefoose is a rural birdwatcher. One of the signature sounds of spring's arrival is the song of the brown thrasher. If you listen closely, the bird seems to be sending out orders. Julie Zickefoose listens and obeys.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Books
'$64 Tomato': A Quest for the Perfect Garden
May 1, 2006 Like many aspiring gardeners, William Alexander wondered what it would be like to be able to wander out into the yard, and pluck a ripe, juicy tomato from the vine anytime he wanted. In a new book, he explores the true costs — and joys — of working one's own soil.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Around the Nation
Best Blossoms at the Pacific Orchid Exposition
February 17, 2006 San Francisco's Pacific Orchid Exposition is said to be one of the biggest such shows in the nation, where both amateur and professional horticulturalists show off their best blossoms.
