Organic

Thom Hawkins, a climate activist, gardener, poet, and spokesman for the Earth, died on February 15, 2023. Thom was 86. By Tera Landers Thom viewed the world...

THE HERB DIVA I am fortunate to live in Southern California where it is possible to grow herbs all year long. By Constanze Bonelli Like other crops, some herbs...

The Herb Diva We are all familiar with the little packets of the sweetener Stevia or the liquid version found in grocery stores. By Constanze Bonelli But I want...

Growing up in the Pasadena/Altadena area, I had the regular opportunity to hike these mountains of my "backyard." I had a great interest in the Native American...

This dish is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast. By Julia McWilliams Enjoy a “Brussels Sprouts with Pecans” dish that is full of sweet,...

ORGANIC GARDENING The life of a peach is short and sweet…It starts when a workaholic bee, spreads peach pollen on each flower that it visits. By George...

The difference between wine made organically and wine made from organic grapes.

A national organic egg survey by the Cornucopia Institute revealed some interesting facts about two leading organic egg products; Organic Valley eggs and Vital...

Each one of you is on the front lines facing relentless chemical...

“Oh, give me a home/Where the buffalo roam,” the iconic verse from the Home on the Range, is almost the poster song of the organic dairy movement. By George...

Not all organic milk products are equal! Buying milk that is labeled as organic may not stack up to its reputation. Here’s a list to help you make an...

Throop Learning Garden hosts a Compost Workshop Saturday July 30 from 9-11am. Veteran gardeners and permaculturists, George Patton and Sheryl Spangler, will...

Even as the United States government continues to push for the use of more chemically-intensive and corporate-dominated farming methods such as GMOs and...

COMMUNITY CORNER We love where we LIVE and we LOVE showcasing what the Greater Pasadena area has to offer. We have created this corner to highlight local...

COMMUNITY CORNER We love where we LIVE and we LOVE showcasing what the Greater Pasadena area has to offer. We have created this corner, free of charge, to...

Consumers are demanding safer and healthier food, as they want to know the ingredients in their food products, and how that food was grown. By Laura Batcha*...