Submitted Thu, 09/28/2017 – 3:01pm This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. If you are interested in your article or blog entry being featured on the TLC blog, contact [email protected]. By: Ann Swanson, Hendrick House Food Service Growing in fall is so much easier than growing in the spring. There are usually less […]
Knowing the Source of Your Produce: Growing Your Own Garden
Submitted Mon, 09/25/2017 – 2:54pm This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. If you are interested in your article or blog entry being featured on the TLC blog, contact [email protected]. By: Sally Writes Knowing the origin of your food is essential, especially when it comes to your produce. It is only when you […]
On Farm Variety Trials: Designing a Screening Trial
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Mon, 09/17/2018 – 3:47pm This is Part 3 of a multi-part series on On-Farm Variety Trials. Part 2: “Planning It Out” can be found here. Last month, I explored planning your on-farm variety trial. I began with identifying goals. The goals you outlined will guide the next several decisions in […]
The Greatest Midwest Food Town
Submitted by Joanna Strauss on Thu, 09/14/2017 – 4:22pm We are so lucky. This was my thought on a recent Saturday that perfectly illustrated just how fortunate we who live near such amazing local food really are. On Saturday, September 9 Champaign Urbana was officially honored by Midwest Living magazine with their “Greatest Midwest Food […]
Flowers and Nature and Bonsais, Oh My!
Submitted by Nicole Philyaw on Wed, 09/06/2017 – 12:10pm Chicago Botanic Gardens is a wonderfully beautiful place to visit – 26 gardens including a waterfall garden, loads of prairie, and acres and acres of water. But did you know they also offer educational opportunities? Our friends at Chicago Botanic Gardens talk about the challenges of […]
Farming Foibles: Let There be Sun [or Not]
Submitted by Birgit McCall on Sun, 09/03/2017 – 12:30pm I love our renewables. I love the $18.54 utility bill we receive 7-8 months of the year (darn those Ameren line fees!) when we are pushing more power back onto the grid than we are using. Considering we charge 2 electric cars regularly, this is a […]
