Jim Chamberlin
- Apr 12
- 4 min
Doing Better for Soil Is Better for All
I entered college in my early thirties, looking for a career change from the foodservice industry. My parents owned a bakery when I was...
Jim Chamberlin
- Mar 22
- 5 min
Pools of Energy Key Frame to Soil Health
I was at the Minnesota Organic Conference many years ago, sitting in a session on testing soil biology. The presenter was showing a...
Jenny Hill
- Jan 19
- 3 min
Want to DIY? These Workshops Can Help
For the 18th Annual Back to Basics, there are more than 45 workshops on a wide variety of topics. From Zero Waste to Gardening to Clean...
HDT Team
- Dec 13, 2023
- 2 min
Winter Care for Indoor Plants
Indoor plants brighten our lives by providing much-needed color in the winter months. Research suggests they may also reduce stress and...
Jim Chamberlin
- Dec 8, 2023
- 3 min
Meat that Meets the Cut
Plant based diets are all the rage, and for good reason. Livestock is responsible for much of the environmental damage caused by...
HDT Team
- Oct 12, 2023
- 3 min
Getting Your Pollinator Friendly Yard Ready for Winter
The population of pollinators is declining worldwide. Habitat loss and lack of food for pollinators are the primary reasons for the...