Robyn Jasko's Go Indie Blog
Robyn Jasko started Grow Indie in 2009, to empower people with the tools, know-how and gusto to try growing their own food, while being as resourceful as possible. For the past decade, she has written for several national and international magazines and websites, writing about sustainable living, gardening and travel destinations, on and off the beaten path.
07 Mar 2012
A Few of My (New) Favorite ThingsGreat gifts for gardeners, inspired by some of the most talented people I know.
01 Feb 2012
First Look at Homesweet Homegrown!So, the other day, a huge truck showed up with preview copies of my new book, Homesweet Homegrown. I almost passed out.
16 Jan 2012
Victory Garden Of TomorrowWe caught up with founder Joe Wirtheim, a modern homestead printmaker, designer and artist, who started Victory Garden of Tomorrow to grow better gardens, better food, and better cities through handcrafted affordable art.
11 Apr 2011
Test Garden FavoritesIn 2010, the Grow Indie team grew, tested, and tasted more than 300 varieties from the top indie seed companies. Here were our favorites.
10 Apr 2011
Pumpkin GnocciImpress your dinner guests with homemade pumpkin gnocci from your own pumpkins (and don't tell them it was super easy to make)
13 Feb 2011
Meet Mrs. PleasantWe recently caught up with Mrs. Pleasant, a Philadelphia-based vegetarian, vegan, and raw personal chef and got her to share her tasty recipe for Black Olive Hummus---yum!
13 Feb 2011
Orange Crush Habanero SauceMake your own habanero hot sauce without macing your house by using this simple blender trick.
09 Jan 2011
Baker Creek Seed Giveaway!Win a whole garden's worth of Baker Creek Heirloom seeds that can be saved year after year.
20 Nov 2010
Time to Get your Coldframe OnA coldframe is a great way to extend the season, and enjoy greens, radishes, and cold-weather crops well into winter.
19 Nov 2010
The Conscious Cook: Chef Tal RonnenChef and author Tal Ronnen shares his insights and recipes for plant powered, vegan meals.
28 Oct 2010
Fancy Schmancy Green Tomato OlivesAnother great way to use up all of those green cherry tomatoes. And, perfect for martinis!
18 Oct 2010
Farm Shin Dig at Eckerton Hill FarmHeirloom tomato farmer and author Tim Stark hosted his annual farm party/pig roast, drawing foodies local and far to enjoy good eats straight from the farm.