Self-sufficiency from the perspective of vegetables is a trend that has been growing for several years. With the proliferation of vegetable products from overseas available within many supermarkets, many of which can contain a variety of preservatives and additives, more and more of us are now looking at organic vegetable gardening as a viable alternative and option. The inherent benefits are a ...

Home Gardening Industry Enjoys Another Banner Year; Burpee Reveals Top Three Veggies and Flowers for 2010

While most American industries are experiencing slowdowns and at best stagnant sales and profits, the home gardening industry is enjoying another record year as Americans increasingly opt to grow their own vegetables for a variety of reasons.

Organic garden center opens

A new locally owned and operated business is up and running in Toledo. The Organic Garden Center, located on Monroe Street in West Toledo, focuses on indoor and outdoor gardening with an emphasis on organic principles and techniques.

Garden calendar

Hill and Dale Garden Club: Organic gardening presentation with master composters Jane and Allan Geisler. 7:30 tonight. Heritage Park, Farmington Road between 10 and 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Mar Sclawy: 248-519-4107.

Rebecca Gerendasy: Organic Agriculture: Its Origins, and Evolution Over Time

[Editor's note: this is part 1 of a 7 part series examining the history of the organics movement in the US from the unique perspective...