Author Archives: Dana

I recently found out that Campbell’s, one of our local nurseries, is serving as a collection point for surplus produce from community gardens and redistributing it to organizations helping the needy in Lincoln. “What a wonderful way to help those … Continue reading →

Food ethics is becoming big business in America, an influence of our affluence. When you are worried about where your next meal is coming from, well, you just don’t worry so much about how it came to be. Vegetarian and … Continue reading →

There are a number of movements related to the foods we eat.  The tiny little bananas with brown spots labeled as “organic” at WalMart intrigue me, for they sport a price tag at least twice what I normally pay.  It … Continue reading →

Looking through the literature on returning to our rural roots, you will find a lot said about green living, organic horticulture, and sustainable lifestyles.  Now, I don’t mind “going green” so much.  Clean air and water are valuable resources we … Continue reading →