Today, that percentage has dropped to a mere 2%. That means the majority of fresh fruits and vegetables are imported from other states or other countries, which can strain the local food system.
As the weather warms up, many homeowners are focused on the colorful flowers and plants they've got planned for their garden and landscape. But the base of any landscape is the turf, and it requires proper maintenance to help avoid problems and reduce the need for pesticides.
Summer truly begins when experiencing the taste of the first vine-ripened tomato. No matter how you slice it, there's not much else that tastes so good.
