Edible Gardens

The Edible Schoolyard

Revolutionizing Classes and Cuisine Across America

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches may be a lunchtime mainstay for many schoolchildren—along with other cafeteria fare of questionable nutrition and taste. Or worse, soda, snacks and candy from a hallway vending machine. But better, more healthy alternatives are on the horizon, thanks in part to the vision of renowned restaurateur Alice Waters.

Salad Lovers’ Salads

Signature Dishes from the Garden or Farmers’ Market

Cool, crisp greens…freshly made dressings….flavorful accents—these easy, healthful recipes from garden or farmers’ market ingredients are bursting with color, zest and yum.

Heirloom Tomatoes

Good Picking in the Garden

Heirloom tomatoes are prized for their plentiful disease-fighting antioxidants and vitamins, as well as their delicious tastes that integrate well in a wide array of dishes.

Dietary Shift

Home Preparation of Fresh Veggies on the Decline

USDA Praises Plant-Based Diets

Eating Meat is Not Essential for Health