Eric Lucas
Eric Lucas is a retired associate editor at Alaska Beyond Magazine and lives on a small farm on a remote island north of Seattle, where he grows organic hay, beans, apples, and squash.
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The 5 Best Places to Buy Seeds for Your 2024 Garden
Dreaming of summer? Starting planning now—these American seed companies are here to help.
Learn From a 7th-Generation Cattle Rancher How To Host Heartfelt Gatherings With the People You Love
Elizabeth Poett demonstrates what rancher hospitality is all about: bringing loved ones around the table.
What Gardening Can Teach Us About Living
7 life lessons, from resilience to unexpected joy.
How an Immigrant From a Village in Italy Surpassed All Odds To Become Mayor of New York City in 1950
A writer remembers his great-uncle, who came a family of shoe cobblers in the Italian countryside and eventually became New York City mayor.
How to Plant Tulips for the Most Beautiful Blooms, According to America’s Top Tulip Farm
A Dutch-American tulip empire shares fall tips for beautiful backyard blooms come spring.
How to Plant and Grow Garlic
Garlic is one of the easiest and most versatile plants a home gardener can grow.
American Company Develops New Model for Ranching to Thrive in 21st Century
A model for how cattle-raising in the 21st century can support ranchers’ livelihoods while respecting nature.
Growing Lilies: Queens of the Garden
A guide to growing one of the most majestic—but surprisingly mild-mannered—flowers in your garden.
