Fall 2012

Backyard Fruits Without Harmful Chemicals

Keeping your homegrown fruit chemical-free might take a little extra effort, but it is effort well-spent for worryfree sticky fingers and watching the biodiversity in your front- or backyard thrive.

Cassoulet: The Quilt of Cooking

Follow author Jessica Luhning’s journey to create a local version of the delicious, 3-days-to-prepare French dish called “cassoulet.”

Currant Affairs

Currants are slowly gaining ground in the U.S. as an important crop for orchards as well as a sought-after fruit for home gardens and kitchens.

Fall 2012 New Book Releases

The Flavor of Wisconsin – For Kids Even as an adult, opening The Flavor of Wisconsin for Kids made me smile right away. Authors Terese Allen and Bobbie Malone bring

Honoring our Apple Elders

Once upon a time, there was no such thing as a Red Delicious apple. Blasphemy? Read on to discover Wisconsin’s tasty – and nearly lost – “antique” apples.

Leeks: Life Beyond Potato Soup

As far as flavor goes, leeks are undeniably the most subtle edible member of the Allium family, sister to onions, scallions, shallots and garlic. Nonetheless, they command a presence all

New Grapes for a New Terroir

Wisconsin is a growing grape region, and new breeds of grapes are being developed to contend with our harsh winters.

Orchard on a Mission

In partnership with the Spring Rose Growers Cooperative, the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability has launched a unique Community Orchard Stewards Program at the Center’s orchard west of

Publisher’s Letter: Fall 2012

The first half of this year was the hottest on record in U.S. history, with thousands of record high temperatures set. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, about 63 percent

The Accidental Cheesemaker

The bright lights and promises of the big city have lured many a young, starry-eyed farm kid away from the land, but for Andy Hatch, a city boy growing up