Learning by growing
Desert Farming Initiative primarily benefits students and small-scale farmers, but backyard gardeners can learn from the program’s years of high-desert research. Tucked into an unlikely urban area between I-80 and […]
The Balanced Garden
Reno author and consultant takes a holistic, healthy approach to growing food. Even in the midst of Northern Nevada’s blustery winters and blistering summers, a few prolific edible backyard Edens […]
Fuel Up
Skip the hot dog and nachos. Two local spots are redefining gas station grub. Stopping at a gas station for food is normally an act of desperation. Searching for healthful […]
Spicy & Soothing
South Lake’s Free Bird Chai flies into local stores and co-ops. Over the past decade, both Tahoe locals and visitors have filled up the 160-square-foot Free Bird Café in South […]
Branding Pioneer
University of Nevada, Reno professor designs new font based on Northern Nevada cattle brands. In contemporary marketing terms, the word branding brings to mind a memorable logo, catchy tagline, or […]
It Takes a Village
Star Village Coffee honors women, family, and heritage. Named after a family ceremonial camp in Hungry Valley, Star Village Coffee was formed from a passion for coffee, but its owners […]
VERTICAL VEGETABLES
Indoor edible live walls require some trial and error … and a little faith. Cascading down like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, vertical live walls are a popular inspiration on […]
Backyard Flocks
Far from an esoteric hobby, bird-watching is as easy as looking out your window. The increased interest in backyard growing and eating has expanded the knowledge of what our own […]
Taste the Roses
This flower’s distinct fragrance translates well to a variety of dishes. In May and June, Reno-Tahoe is coming up roses. But this mainstay of wedding bouquets and Valentine’s Day has […]
RAISING THE BIG THREE
With deep roots in Lassen County, Hole-In-One Ranch provides beef, lamb, and pork to Reno-Tahoe customers. Definition of “a well-oiled machine”: 1: Something that operates capably through the effective coordination […]