The Ghost of a Snake

The Ghost of a Snake

It’s high time to post another short piece about odd happenings in the garden.One cool, sunny day last fall—it was October 18—I was strolling down a row of my beloved colored butterbeans, which even at that late date had not yet been hit by a frost....
The Food System in Slow-Motion Freefall

The Food System in Slow-Motion Freefall

Is the U.S. food system in danger?The answer is yes, but it’s not about to completely collapse overnight—it’s more like a slow cascade. Yet it’s not too early to think about growing your own food, either, just for peace of mind in case groceries start to get scarce or...