James Jeffers and Steve Smith are the founders of Eat the Yard, a farming business created for veterans to connect with each other, as well as to the land. Photos by Monica Johnson.
July 1, 2016
Two Dallas veterans have taken up organic farming as a way to earn a living as well as heal from war trauma. Now they want to share the bounty of benefits they’ve found with other veterans.
Local mycologist Dr. Denis Benjamin will speak at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth on May 7 from 8:30am-noon.
May 3, 2016
Over the centuries, they’ve been used for food, folk remedies, dyes and psychedelics. They come in all shapes and a variety of colors, still most people are only familiar with the mushrooms they see in the grocery store produce aisle.
Photo courtesy of CutOutTheCrap.com.au
Jason demonstrates how cleaning fruit with vinegar helps it stay fresh longer. According to GoodGreenHabits.com: "Experts found that a white vinegar and water wash kills 98% of bacteria and removes pesticides."
The self-titled “300-Pound Vegan” will share his journey into a plant-based lifestyle March 19 in DeSoto.
March 1, 2016
Is it possible to be a play on a pro football team with its high physical demands and be a vegan at the same time? Just ask 300-pound former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle David Carter.
First-time offenders grow vegetables that provide nutritional meals for the inmates. Photos courtesy of Collin County Sheriff's office.
Feb. 29, 2016
Some inmates in Collin County have the opportunity to spend part of their jail sentence tending a garden, thanks to a rehabilitation program.
Jason’s guests Dawn and CJ demonstrate how to make your own green snacks with a food dehydrator.
Jason's guests Dawn and CJ demonstrate how they make their own organic baby food at home.
Jason shows how to make a healthy vegetable-based pasta out of zucchini.
