Yesterday Sprout had the pleasure of sponsoring the local viewing party for TEDx Manhattan: Changing the Way We Eat.  TEDx is part of the...

We’re in the depths of winter now, and while this is happening outside… … this is happening inside: Just when it looks like all signs of...

Today the Environmental Working Group released its annual ranking of the most pesticide-laden produce, otherwise known as “The Dirty...

I’ve been growing veggies in my urban farm (aka, my patio) for twelve years, but even as an experienced farmer, I still have a tough time...

We have long loved the Arlington Public Library for the diverse array of resources they offer, and now there are three great reasons for...

Parmesan Oven Fries Print Recipe This fall I gave my son his first cookbook, and this was one of the first recipes he chose to make --...

This fall I gave my son his first cookbook, and this was one of the first recipes he chose to make — and we’re so glad he did.  These...

(This is not me.  I’m dedicated… but not crazy.) It is far too cold and dreary to be doing anything outside this time of year, so I’m...

A friend who knows of my interest in urban farming recently gave me a great stack of garden & farming books — I love dear friends who...

I’m making this today to bring to our Thanksgiving gathering.  For years we ate cranberry sauce from a can, and then a dear friend...

There are no words to describe the deliciousness of this.  I’m sure it has nothing to do with the Puff Pastry, for which my better...

Cauliflower is a cool season crop, so you can plant & harvest it in both the spring and fall.  I grew it this spring, and although we got...

Our warm season is now over, which means it’s time to put our garden to bed for the winter.   At this point, we could continue growing...

The other day I decided to whip up some pumpkin puree — how hard could that be, right?  Nine pumpkins and three hours later, as our...

I am the girl who usually gets her pumpkin puree from a can, but this year I was inspired by all the garden-to-kitchen happenings in our...

My son and I love to explore our local farms, and one of our favorites is Ticonderoga Farms in Chantilly, VA.   We’ve been going there...

The air is turning crisp, days are getting shorter, and the garden is entering a new season.  With less daylight, the plants are slowing...

One of the best things about gardening is squash.  It is my favorite vegetable, and has been since I was a very young child.  I credit my...

Life is good in the August garden.  Months of hard work are paying off with a bountiful harvest, and there is almost no work to be done. ...

If you’re like me and don’t have space for an orchard in your backyard, there are some great local farms that will be glad to grow your...