Gardening

The farm plot may be micro—spanning just one-fifth of an acre—but that doesn’t mean the vision of the people behind the UT Micro Farm is

An empty glass aquarium left out in the backyard may seem like an unlikely source of inspiration, but for Jack Ikard, it provided the spark

Offering a seasonal menu full of the freshest fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats available from area farms and ranchers has always been a priority for

by Lucinda Hutson Lucinda Duncan, my great-grandmother and namesake, crossed the plains in 1852 in an ox train along with 12 other pioneers to become,

by Carol Ann Sayle On a recent winter day in the kitchen of the old farm house, I opened wide the oven’s door. The stove

by Laura McKissackIllustration by Hillary Weber-Gale   Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a beautiful and versatile herb, favored for centuries for its medicinal properties as well

by Nicole LessinPhotography by Whitney Arostegui On a Saturday morning, in the basement of University Presbyterian Church where the Micah 6 food pantry is held,

By Ellen Orabone This summer, the Sustainable Food Center (SFC) put down roots in East Austin with our move to a permanent facility, and this

By Jim Long There’s exciting news for home gardeners who want to grow full-size, full-flavored heirloom tomatoes. In the past, a grower would either need