by guest blogger Stephanie Eckelkamp, senior associate editor at Prevention magazine Sure, everyone loves a perfectly ripe avocado—they’re vibrantly green, ultra photogenic, and tender yet firm enough to hold their shape when sliced and diced. But anyone who has ever bought one knows that they’re also fickle beasts. Wait a day too long, and you’ve got […]
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Summertime Entertaining Craft: DIY Natural Place Card Holders
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Summertime is all about being outdoors and outdoor entertaining! When setting your outdoor table, create an amazing and unique tablescape by following these few simple steps. DIY Natural Place Card Holders You’ll need: Rocks (you can use small rocks found in your backyard, by a river, or pick up […]
How to Make a Spring Garden Wreath
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Spring is here and what better way to celebrate than to make this unique and elegant garden wreath. To begin, simply gather nature’s gifts of the season and start creating! With the exception of the plants, I found all my project ingredients at an A.C. Moore craft store. You’ll need: A […]
Refresh a Dress with DIY Potato Printing
by guest blogger Julie Malone, assistant buyer at Rodale’s and garden blogger, and Brett Riggle, web merchandiser at Rodale’s It’s coming…slowly…surely… It’s nearly here…warm weather! Every year, as the ground thaws and we box up our winter clothes and unpack much-missed lighter layers, we inevitably crave a little newness in our lives. While there are […]
Easter Craft: Eggshell Vases
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Easter floral creations don’t need to be boring or expected, right? Let me show you how to transform a few simple eggs into an impressive table centerpiece… You’ll need: Eggs Spoon Acrylic paint Small craft brushes Toothbrush (for speckling) Flowers of choice Here’s how you do it: 1. Using a […]
Holiday Craft: Decorating with Repurposed Jars
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer As I was cleaning my fridge one wintry day, I discovered a mass of spoiled olives, jellies, and other suspicious matter in jars. After emptying and cleaning the jars up, and because I like to recycle in creative ways, I made them into holiday jars filled with pine-scented […]
DIY Fun
by the Rodale’s team Saturday and Sunday afternoons are perfect for tackling at-home creative projects. Whether it’s knitting a cozy hat, making your own sauerkraut, or baking up a fresh batch of cookies, it’s always fun to make something with your own two hands. So reward yourself this weekend by taking on one of our […]
4 Apple Crafts for Autumn Entertaining
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer It’s apple season! Time for making apple pies, apple crisps, applesauce (yum), and all kinds of other delicious treats. And what does one do with a plethora of apple goodies? Host an autumn party! And since you already have apples on hand, why not decorate with these gorgeous fruits, […]
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Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment.
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