http://www.grit.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=4294967509 Ramps are being over harvested. Here's a few simple action steps culinary professionals, the public and harvesters can take http://www.grit.com/from-the-ethnobotanist/ramps-action-alert-the-sustainable-stand.aspx By Lawrence Davis-Hollander Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:09:43 CST Ramps have recently become a very popular wild food, and the unprecedented demand is driving over harvesting in eastern forests. The current trend unabated could one day lead to a severe decline of ramp populations. Leaf harvest may be an alternative. http://www.grit.com/from-the-ethnobotanist/ramps-wild-leeks.aspx By Lawrence Davis-Hollander Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:06:30 CST The New York Times article of March 24, 2011, while interesting, lacked a certain objectivity and complexity required to understand the issues and reach any common ground about heirloom varieties and other seed types.. http://www.grit.com/from-the-ethnobotanist/the-new-york-times-on-heirlooms-open-pollinated-hybrid-seeds.aspx By Lawrence Davis-Hollander Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:17:43 CST Boston Marrow is an historic squash, yet some of the current offerings in seed catalogs are not correct. Here's some information and photos of Boston Marrow http://www.grit.com/from-the-ethnobotanist/boston-marrow.aspx By Lawrence Davis-Hollander Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:08:20 CST Not all varieties of heirloom tomatoes are truly heirlooms. This is due to a several factors including disinformation, misinformation, lsck of records etc. For most growers the key is to enjoy the variety -- just don't make too many assumptions. http://www.grit.com/from-the-ethnobotanist/heirloom-tomatoes.aspx By Lawrence Davis-Hollander Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:03:32 CST Heirloom tomatoes may hold up quite well and keep producing until the first frost. Ripe tomatoes, especially paste types keep for many weeks after picking if unblemished. http://www.grit.com/from-the-ethnobotanist/heirloom-tomatoes-for-the-seasons-end.aspx By Lawrence Davis-Hollander Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:54:04 CST