Slow News Day: A Bumper Crop of Gardeners
Last summer, I noticed a spate of news stories about the rise of home gardening. In July, ’08, Newsweek and NPR both reported that concerns about food safety, as well as an increasing desire to eat...
View ArticleSlow News Day: Michelle Obama – First Gardener, Foodie, Childrens Health...
This has been a big year for the Slow Food movement, with some high-profile help from First Lady Michelle Obama. In June, the Obama White House broke ground for its organic kitchen garden (involving...
View ArticleSlow News: New White House Programs Support Children’s Nutrition & Play
Exciting news for those who care about children’s health and nutrition and the movement to get kids outside to play — The Obama Administration has revealed two important new programs that address...
View ArticleHuffington Post: Rise, Fall & Rise of New York City’s School Gardens
Every now and again, you stumble upon what is simply a great story. Daniel Bowman Simon’s Rise and Fall of School Gardens in New York’s Past Can Guide Us Into the Future traces New York City’s early...
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