“Purveyor of ecological sound gardens,” is how Geoff Christensen describes himself. His nursery, Grow Wild, offers Utah native plants almost exclusively along with plants appropriate for Salt Lake City’s climate. Among the native plants offered at Grow Wild are oaks, maples, flowering shrubs, groundcovers and grasses native to the Wasatch Mountains. One of the flowers he … [Read more...]
Cafe Vegeteria: A Bold New Idea in Green Eating
Vegeteria is at the avant garde edge of the green cuisine movement. The Salt Lake restaurant, scheduled to open April 1, features green...everything--green plates, cups, tablecloths and waitstaff uniforms. “The idea behind Vegeteria,” said head chef Forrest Raynes, “is to create a footprint that you can eat.” Being a sustainable restaurant involves a lot more than just buying … [Read more...]
The Bagman: Nathan Larsen of Velo City Bags
When Nathan Larsen was commuting 30 miles a day to his courier job, it didn’t take him long to realize that no one was making the bag that he wanted. He needed more pocket options to stay organized. He wanted a bag with a modern, clean look, made to withstand year-round Utah weather. And, of course, comfortable enough to carry for long distances. Nathan designed and … [Read more...]
How to Water Your Yard with Little Water
The desire for an English pastoral-style yard has been a Utah obsession since the days of the pioneers. With over a million people living across the Wasatch front, water is becoming scarcer (and more expensive) every year. Though we live in a desert, there are ways to conserve, while still maintaining that lush, green landscape you’ve always wanted. 1) Cut down on the … [Read more...]
Nobrow Coffee Moves
Back in 2006, Joe Evans opened Nobrow Coffee & Tea serving highbrow coffee at a funky lowbrow location. Evans has been in the coffee biz since 1997. Now in 2013, the coffee shop has reopened in what’s called the Central 9th district, and has been renamed Nobrow Coffee Werks, and Evans is now just the manager. Evans sold his interest in the business to his partner … [Read more...]
Strong Over 50: East-coast Phenom Spreads to Salt Lake City
The name of the gym is Strong over 50, with the emphasis on strong. Although marketed towards the boomer generation anyone can benefit from a workout that increases strength, balance and flexibility. The SO system utilizes suspension straps attached to an aluminum bar. By holding onto the bar, a person can balance while using their own weight to exercise. “If you can stand … [Read more...]
Utah Graffiti Artists: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Utah's Graffiti Artists Accept the Temporal Nature of Their Work Most artists hope their art will stick around forever. Utah graffiti artists expect their work to be bulldozed, sandblasted or repainted. The well-known, city-sanctioned “graffiti wall” outside the Korner Deli on Exchange Place is going to be a lot less interesting now that their lease has ended and the wall … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening in Utah
Where to Draw the Line “Organic” may be a simple choice for shoppers but can be a bureaucratic nightmare for farmers. Becoming a certified organic farm takes years of time and mountains of record keeping. Fortunately, backyard gardeners can use environmentally friendly practices in their own gardens to produce healthier meals. There are chemical free alternatives to pest … [Read more...]
Brother, Can you Spare a Twenty?
Utah Stories' Al Sachrov Experiments with Panhandling I was curious. It seems that at every intersection and interstate ramp in Salt Lake there are panhandlers. Mention that to a person and the urban myths abound - “They make thirty dollars an hour.” “They drive their Cadillacs to the job.” Et cetera. Et cetera. I wanted to know what this job entails. So I did it. One cold … [Read more...]
Cottonwood Heights: The GRAMA Results are In
In February’s issue of Utah Stories we wrote about how Cottonwood Heights business owners were standing up to their government and police department implementing a “crackdown on DUIs,” which translated into heavy-handed treatment by city police officers. Utah Stories held an open discussion round-table meeting which was open to the public. 15 people told their various … [Read more...]
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