Medical cannabis will be sown in Utah, but will the profits be reaped elsewhere? Now that medical cannabis in Utah has been legalized, it's time to turn our attention to how the medicinal plant will be grown—will there be supply to meet the projected demands?—and, maybe more importantly, who will be able to grow it? It's an important question because the State will … [Read more...]
Krishna Food Forest & Farm—what is the permaculture concept?
Mimicking natural ecosystems The Krishna Food Forest & Farm , located behind the Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Millcreek, is a wonderfully accessible place for anyone in the area to learn about ecological food production while engaging with the Millcreek Permaculture Guild, a friendly community and leadership team. It is run by the Millcreek Permaculture Guild, which … [Read more...]
The Utah Farmers market—there’s one near you
The Utah Farmers market season is now upon us, and as Farmer markets grow in popularity and diversity, there is no excuse to not check out at least a couple this year. There is certainly enough to choose from. Let's do what we can to take care of our local farmers and growers by supporting the many of Utah Farmers markets taking place this … [Read more...]
Wasatch Community Gardens: cultivating good health for your body, for your community
Wasatch Community Gardens has cultivated good health for your body and for your community for the last three decades, because they know agriculture is, or should be, connected more to culture than to business. Wasatch Community Garden brings plants and people together In the Salt Lake area, this robust group is making sure that agriculture remains linked to culture, crops, … [Read more...]
Six Utah restaurant dishes you must try if you have dietary demands
I’ve noticed in the past couple years that an ever-increasing number of restaurants are including menu items aimed at customers with dietary restrictions or health preferences, such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining options. It’s getting easier these days for someone like my wife—who is gluten-free—to find interesting, innovative, and tasty items … [Read more...]
The Nerd Store
Just like any subculture, there are various elements/factions of Geek subculture. Just to name a few, there are Gaming Nerds, Dungeons and Dragon Nerds, Anime Nerds, the list goes on, too and, I'm sure, in much greater and succinct detail. The point is this: the nerd culture over the years (and what rough years those must've been) have gone from Zeros to Heroes; no longer … [Read more...]
Four easy ways to conserve water in Utah from snow
Utah Water Conservation Utahns live in one of the driest places in America. We know about the very real need for water conservation in Utah, we talk about it all the time. Yet those living along the Wasatch Front waste more water per person than almost anywhere else in the world. To make things worse, we water our yards with expensive drinking water, which consist mostly of … [Read more...]
Minky Couture Blankets Create a Tight-Knit Community
A Minky Couture blanket is a security blanket...and so much more. It is stitched with love, covered with kindness and has created an improbable business success for the company´s owner and the dozens of stay- at- home moms she employs to craft them. How Minky Couture Began Sandi Hendry's demeanor isn't what you would expect from a woman with close to one hundred employees and … [Read more...]
Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee: Coffee and Community in Ogden
If you are in need of a pick-me-up, visit Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee. I left feeling more energized, more positive, and in a better mood than when I awoke--and I didn’t even have the coffee. Daily Rise’s motto is “Promoting Positive Energy,” and you can feel it from the moment you walk in the door. Beth has spent the last 14 years creating that energizing environment … [Read more...]
The Value Of Real Streets Shopping & People
Once upon a time we shopped by taking leisurely strolls along public sidewalks. We stopped and looked at shop windows. On display were objects designed to grab attention and lure potential customers inside to start a conversation. The conversation went something like this: “How are you doing today?” “Fine.” “Is there anything in particular I can help you find?” “No, I’m … [Read more...]