AIP Approved

Truckee resident’s journey to overcome pain leads to successful online business. Six years ago, Sandra Dorst was in so much pain she couldn’t even twist her pepper grinder. The Truckee […]
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 […]