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Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

The fights about data centers can often take the form of collisions between companies and community members. But they also reflect conflict about social values, democratic systems and capitalist interests.

plastic, felt, and burlap snail rolls with starter plants

snail roll: seed starting, sushi style

A rolled strip of damp seed mix may not sound like much, but once it is standing there in its tray, dotted with its first green shoots, it begins to just make sense.

A garden collage showing trees in bloom, fuits and blossoms in an orchard.

the quiet appeal of columnar apples

There is something very satisfying about a fruit tree that feels more companionable than a chore.

Black cherry and orange tomatoes with orange dahlias and parley flowers in a basket

all the gardens in my memory

Gardens have a way of lingering in memory long after we’ve left them. Over the years, I’ve been lucky to tend a few different gardens, and each one has left its mark.

Egyptian Walking Onions, Spring 2023. Photo by B&G

egyptian walking onion: it's not like the others

For those who cultivate the Egyptian walking onion, it is not only a plant of culinary and ornamental significance but also a testament to the wonders of nature.

Seed packs for winter sowing. 2/2023. Photo by B&G

winter sowing: hope in a jug

As you may already know, winter sowing involves starting seeds outdoors during the winter months. The intent is to take advantage of the natural cycles of freezing and thawing that occur during the winter months to stratify the seeds ...

Sprouted garlic with healthy roots. November 16, 2022. Photo by B&G

keep calm and plant garlic

I did not have to do anything much with them. A little weeding here and there, watering the plants when there was a dry spell, but otherwise, they were left on their own except for the occasional hi/bye in the garden and the grace of the spring rain.