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Shroom Boom: Ogden Mushroom Farm Brings Colorful Fungi to Utah

May 26, 2021 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

For a long time, the mushroom selection at most grocery stores was unimpressive: white or brown, button or cremini. Maybe a few portobellos were thrown in for good measure. But in recent years, mushrooms — and their diverse shapes, textures, and flavors — are having their moment in the sun.  While there are more than 10,000 known types of mushrooms (and mycologists suspect … [Read more...]

DIY Greenhouses: Get a Go on your Gardening

May 10, 2018 by Dan Potts Leave a Comment

I have designed, built and managed a variety of different greenhouses over the past 40 years. All of them have been primarily intended for starting hundreds of transplants for many varieties of vegetables for our garden and many others. My wife and I have never actually used a greenhouse for growing food. Obviously, some folk do, although that would be more aligned to … [Read more...]

Gilgal Gardens

July 10, 2015 by Laura Chynoweth Leave a Comment

A bust of Joseph Smith appearing as the Sphinx. Biblical and inspirational quotes etched into stones. A life-size self-portrait sculpter with brick pants. Welcome to Gilgal Sculpture Garden, a three-acre park in the heart of Salt Lake City. Located at 749 East 500 South on a quiet residential street, Gilgal gives visitors an experience altogether different from that offered … [Read more...]

Planning Your Vegetable Garden

May 12, 2015 by Sarah Lappe Leave a Comment

Now that your soil is ready to go, what are you going to plant? Growing your own veggies is an incredibly rewarding experience, plus it can save you some money! If you’re a beginning gardener, it’s good to remember that some veggies are easier to grow than others, but the best way to learn how to garden is to just do it—failure can be the best teacher, and it can be … [Read more...]

The Sugar House Community Garden

October 22, 2011 by Adam Vicinus Leave a Comment

Sugar House Community Gardens at Tennis Courts

Until recently, the only thing growing in the abandoned tennis courts in Sugar House were weeds of neglect. But thanks to the nurturing care of Aimee Horman, Heidi Spence, Tamerin Smith and Mark Morris, The Sugar House Community Gardens have grown into a positive force for the neighborhoods around 2225 South and 900 East. Construction on the new street car in Sugar House … [Read more...]

Voluntary Simplicity – Not So Simple for One Utah Family

June 26, 2009 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

They share their experiences with square-foot gardens, rooster killing, and fighting industrial agriculture. by Rebecca Edwards Spending a warm, summer evening in Casey and Heather Sanders' Riverton backyard was exactly what a summer evening should be: children laughing, warm breezes, a great view of the 2300 square-foot garden and chickens and ducks roaming free … [Read more...]

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