Story and Photos Provided By Gonzague from MicroNovelty PaperSoil is the first gardening jar that employs recycled paper to replace the traditional soil of jar plants, and by doing so saving trees, water […]
Montgomery County conducting county-wide bicycling survey
By Eric Devlin, The Mercury NORRISTOWN >> Montgomery County officials are peddling pedalling and want the public’s help in getting the word out. The Montgomery County Planning Commission has released a survey to […]
South Coventry farm becomes peer-certified in providing naturally grown food for community
By Michael Sneff, msneff@pottsmerc.com SOUTH COVENTRY >> A local farm is taking its approach to clean, organic growing methods to the next level by using a peer-reviewed certification system that’s environmentally friendly. Kneehigh […]
PECO grant allows Pottstown students to be powered by nature (photos, video)
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury A $150,000 grant from PECO is making it possible for Pottstown students to learn science by stepping outside the indoor classroom and into the world of nature. […]
PHOTOS: People celebrate Earth Day at Boyertown Community Park
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Spring showers didn’t stop the annual EarthFest at Boyertown Community Park on Saturday. The celebration of nature and the environment is held every year on Earth Day. […]
Celebrate Earth Day by going green with food, fitness and cleaning
By Michilea Patterson, mpatterson@21st-centurymedia.com The food we eat, the way we exercise and even the products we use to clean with can have an impact on the environment and our health. Earth […]
PHOTOS: ArtFusion 19464 starts community farm in West Pottsgrove
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury WEST POTTSGROVE >> Children and adults got their hands dirty during a volunteer work day for a new ArtFusion 19464 community farm program on Thursday. People spent […]
Farm to table: A bit tricky in winter, but in high demand
By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. >> Demand driven by the farm-to-table movement knows no seasons, so farmers in colder areas of the country increasingly use greenhouses and similar structures to […]
Area restaurants serve local and fresh on a plate (photos)
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Fresh produce is all around, now that we are in the midst of summer. Pennsylvania is full of farms that provide area restaurants with locally sourced ingredients. […]
VIDEO: Nutrition company donates indoor tower garden to Pottstown youth
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> Children at the Olivet Boys & Girls Club won’t have to wait until spring to start harvesting vegetables. A new indoor tower garden will make […]