Jim Chamberlin
- Sep 13
- 4 min
Farmer-to-farmer Learning Makes Meaningful Change
Sustainable agriculture gives me hope. What gives me hope is the knowledge that much of what ails us and the planet we are part of can be...
Jenny Hill
- Sep 5
- 5 min
Enhance Perennials This Fall
Tips from garden experts on how to divide perennials in the fall.
Jim Chamberlin
- Aug 30
- 4 min
Clean Water Strategies Paying Off, Continued Effort Needed
Learn how conservation efforts to curb nutrients in the Mississippi River in Minnesota are going.
Jim Chamberlin
- Jul 26
- 4 min
Farming with Trees
I believe nature is abundant, and too often we overlook the forest for the trees. Farmers for centuries have cleared land of trees to...
Jenny Hill
- Jul 11
- 4 min
You Are What You Eat (and How You Eat)
Book review: How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet by Sophie Egan, 2020, Workman...
Jenny Hill
- Jul 11
- 5 min
Beat the (Extreme) Heat
The hazards of extreme heat and ime-tested ways to handle it.
Jenny Hill
- Jul 5
- 4 min
Reducing Plastics in the Kitchen
You may have heard that this month is Plastic Free July. This is a great month-long challenge encouraging people to take any action, big...
Quinn Swanson
- May 29
- 3 min
Rethink, Refuse, and Reduce - Summer Edition
Summer in Minnesota is what I live for! I love it - from the warm temps, abundant wildlife, fresh vegetables and living flowers to the...
Jenny Hill
- May 9
- 4 min
Raised Beds Elevate Garden Options
Raised bed gardening is more than just a trend. It has some real advantages in terms of space, ergonomics, and logistics. It is easier to...
HDT Team
- Apr 17
- 3 min
2024 Earth Day: Planet Vs. Plastics
“Planet vs. Plastics” is the official theme for 2024 at Earthday.org. Earthday.org’s 2024 call to action builds on their commitment to...
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...
Jenny Hill
- Mar 28
- 4 min
Grow with Community Gardens & Seed Libraries
The latest snow/rainstorm may have sent you back indoors to try to plan your garden. Maybe you are an experienced gardener and you have...
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
- Mar 13
- 4 min
Healthier Eating for All, Healthier Eating for You
Maybe you’ve noticed the rising cost of groceries. Some rising costs are easier to absorb than others and food and healthy eating is...
Jenny Hill
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Nature, Conservancy, & Miscellaneous
More than 45 workshops make up the 18th Annual Back to Basics. From Zero Waste to Gardening to Clean Energy, you can get your...
Jenny Hill
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Engage & Take Action at B2B
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...
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...
Jenny Hill
- Jan 10
- 5 min
Minnesota Climate Expert Is Hopeful Despite Challenges
Dr. Mark Seeley, climatologist and meteorologist, has tracked, interpreted, and taught about Minnesota weather for more than 40 years. He...
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...