How My Toddler Reminded Me of the Joys of Composting
It can sometimes be messy, but composting with kids helps introduce them to sustainable living—and makes it feel like less of a chore in the process.
How Signing Up for a CSA Transformed the Way I Cook
On learning the beauty of cooking seasonally.
The Meditative Joys of Virtual Farming
How a fake farm in Stardew Valley taught me real life skills in 2020.
Remembering My Grandmother On Earth Day
We lost our matriarch a year ago. Today, I’m honoring her memory with plants.
Rethinking Pests, Invasive Species and Other Paradigms
An excerpt from "Farming on the Wild Side: The Evolution of a Regenerative Organic Farm and Nursery," a forthcoming book about a couple's evolving relationship with an ecosystem and its inhabitants.
Tom Chappell’s Ramblers Way knits
Whether toothpaste or cardigans, Chappell is selling the idea that businesses should not exist just for the pursuit of profit.
5 Things I Learned the Hard Way While Raising Pigs
With the body of a bulldozer and the appetite of a hippo, pigs are not always the best choice for an idealistic hobby farmer.