Olla Gardening - Irrigation of plants by means of ollas, unglazed pottery jars, is an ancient practice. Started in Rome, and now found in countries such as China, Pakistan, Iran and Zimbabwe they have been adapted to local gardens by Native American gardeners as well as Spanish settlers in the southwest. > Read More

Adaptive Gardening
Maybe you know someone with joint pain, back strain, fatigue, failing eyesight, unsteadiness or immobility. Container gardening can add years to their gardening experience and bring joy and rejuvenation to their daily life. There is a great need to address adaptability of gardening for individuals with physical limitations. NeoGardens is one such solution. > Read More

Best Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners - Are you overwhelmed by the number of vegetable varieties and arenÍt sure what works well in your area? Researchers at Cornell University have created an interactive database that does just that. You can search the vegetable you want to grow, indicate your geographic location and learn its performance and a general review. They have more than 2000 veggies listed. Check it out at www.cce.cornell.edu/veg

Community Food Assessment
A national effort is taking place to address the interrelated problems of hunger, food insecurity, and diet-related disease. The community food assessment tool is a way to tell the story of whatÍs happening with food in a community. To learn more about how you can join others in assessing the food situation in your community see website www.foodsecurity.org/cfa_home.html