Several jars with different types of herbs.
An array of herbs and mixtures line the walls of an herbalist's clinic.

Preserving the Practice of Herbal Healing

Even as ginseng, St. John’s wort, and other herbs grow in popularity, the Appalachian region is struggling to keep its age-old practice of herbalism alive for a new generation.

Hydroponic garden with Tilapia fish.

Photo Gallery

Browse images of our community's gardens and projects.

Purple New England Aster flower.

Putting Down Roots with Native Plants

Our garden guide will help you choose plants native to the Pacific region, supporting pollinators and biodiversity.

Two people walking through the garden.

Learning About the Compton Community Garden Project

Compton Community Garden is a communal effort to directly address ecological & social inequalities in Compton & beyond, growing organic foods year round rooted in South LA's soil and community.

an onion, beet, blueberries, greens, and nuts lying against dyed fabrics.

How to Dye Clothing Using Food Scraps

Every scrap, skin and stem of our food is salvageable — and useful. Here’s a guide to making your own natural dye out of that food waste.

Aquaponics System diagram.

DIY Kitchen Aquaponic System Grows a Meal a Day

Combining ancient knowledge with modern technology to revitalize food systems and self-determined economies in the face of ever-increasing climate pressures.

muddy hands planting in soil.

Self-Sufficient Gardening Tips and Methods

These tips aren’t in any particular order, but the more of these suggestions you implement, the more self-sufficient your garden will become.

Three squash blossoms filled with goat cheese.

Garden-to-Table Recipe Ideas

Go homegrown with these delicious ideas.