It was one year ago that I made a strong commitment to switch to an organic approach to gardening in my nursery. Having passed the first anniversary of this process, I feel good about my journey. It... Read more >>

An upo is a Filipino bottle gourd that grows on vines, becoming as large as a baseball bat. Its outer skin is thick, green, and a bit fuzzy. The flesh is bright white, with many seeds, and has a mild... Read more >>

The word “organic” is ubiquitous, and therefore rather annoying, because one wonders if it, like “artisanal,” is merely a fad. Okay, “artisanal” does actually mean... Read more >>