Magenta spreen, a worthy spring green
Magenta spreen (Chenopodium giganteum) is a delicious spring vegetable readily available from my garden. It is a close relative (same genus) of lamb’s…
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Coping with drought, wishing for spring water
Ontario is experiencing its worst drought since 1965. We are not alone. The North American Drought Monitor map currently shows extreme drought throughout…
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GM food hazards are worse than a myth
So much for rational discussion. Until recently I had not seen evidence genetically-modified foods were safe to eat. My main gripe has been…
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Food Security Depends on Local Strategy
Foraging and slow food have become recurring themes here at Speed River Journal. Yesterday Barb Freda’s blog, Babette Feasts, hosted my guest…
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