ASK EARTHA: Environmental Labels
Dear Eartha, I want to be an educated shopper, but I don’t have time to read every label in the grocery store. How do I shop with the environment in mind without wasting time? It’s easy to get [...]
ASK EARTHA: Grow to Share
Dear Eartha, my garden is growing like crazy this summer! I don’t think I will be able to eat all of my veggies. Is there something I can do with the extras? There is only so much fresh spinach [...]
ASK EARTHA: 5 Ways to Reduce Plastic at the Grocery Store
Dear Eartha, I try to avoid plastic when I go grocery shopping, but it seems practically impossible. What can I do? The grocery store can be stressful enough remembering COVID-19 precautions, [...]
ASK EARTHA: High Country Gardening
Dear Eartha, I have never planted a vegetable garden before, but this seems like a great year to start. Should I start seeds inside? When is the best time to begin? Planting a seed is a true act [...]
Ask Eartha: Why we don’t want our trash to ‘break down’ in the landfill?
Dear Eartha, I have a friend who tells me I should compost my food waste. But doesn’t the food I throw away break down in the landfill anyway? – Maggie, Keystone What an excellent question, [...]
ASK EARTHA: Is it too soon to start thinking about planting a vegetable garden?
Dear Eartha, I am new to Summit County and am eager to start a vegetable garden this spring. I realize that it is only the middle of March, but is it too soon to start thinking what I can grow [...]
Ask Eartha: How Can Locals Join in the County’s Sustainable Food Movement?
Dear Eartha, I am a CMC student and sustainable-food activist, I’d love to learn more about growing sustainable food. Can I get involved in some greenhouses and gardens around the county? [...]
Why do so many communities celebrate harvest dinners?
Dear Eartha, The other day I saw a poster announcing a local harvest dinner. I’d like to learn more about harvest dinners and why so many communities are celebrating them these days. [...]
