TOMATO GARDENING l Chicago Tomato Man (aka Bob Zeni) sells an amazing variety of starter plans. His website previews his 2025 choices....

MUSHROOMS l Four Star Mushrooms, a values-driven Chicago urban grower with a chef following, is presenting facility tours on Saturdays...

RECIPES l Natural Awakenings Chicago's recipe for an Autumn Roasted Vegetable Salad is a reminder that salad is a dish for all seasons...

HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES l Many of us love beets. Others of us may need persuasion. Illinois Extension and UI Health are here to help...

TOMATOES l Chicago area farmers markets have tomatoes in abundance. Are they good for you? The New York Times answers with a resounding yes

FARMERS MARKETS l I promote benefits we derive from purchasing locally produced food at farmers markets. There's an artistic element to it.

RECIPES l I posted about the 18+ pound watermelon I'd received, and predicted I'd soon make watermelon feta salad. Self-fulfilling prophecy.

TOMATO FARMING l "Tomato Care for Higher Yields" is an instructional for farmers that will take place on August 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m...

FARMERS MARKETS l When you're carless, renting one needs a reason. A suburban farmers market visit — and seeing a friend — was reason enough

TOMATOES l A video with tips whether you're enjoying hothouse heirloom tomatoes or holding out for the precious few weeks of field tomatoes.