If you’re like me, you’ve heard a lot about community gardens. The gardens seem to be everywhere, and I’m constantly seeing news stories about them. I heard about them so much, I began to wonder, what is a community garden? I did some research and … [Read More...]
FARMING
Important Gardening Terms You Need to Know
At least a third of modern U.S. households use their gardens to grow food. But whether you want to eat what you reap, or just beautify your home with greenery and flowers, you’ll get more out of your garden if you know the right gardening … [Read More...]
FOOD
What Does GMO Stand For And Are They Safe To Eat?
Up to 90 percent of America's soybean and livestock feed corn are GMOs. So, this makes the question, "What does GMO stand for?" a pressing concern. Could the large agricultural companies such as Monsanto be risking our health for higher … [Read More...]
How to Purify Water: Tips and Tricks to Do It Correctly
Over 70 percent of the Earth's surface is water, but less than 4 percent of that is fresh water. Luckily, we have systems in place so that we can get clean and fresh water. But when those systems fail, you need to know how to purify water.Access to … [Read More...]
PRODUCTS
The Best Compost Bin Selections For Your Organic Materials
Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay Looking for a way to get rid of food waste? Feel like there's a better place for your asparagus stems and watermelon rinds? You may be looking for a way to get started composting, … [Read More...]
Shea Terra Review: Organic Skincare Heaven
About Shea Terra Organics Shea Terra Organics offers organic and natural alternatives to conventional beauty products. Focusing on pursuing the natural path to beauty and economic sustainability, every ingredient comes from remote African areas and … [Read More...]
WHY
What Is Wheatgrass + Tips on Growing Wheat
What is wheat grass and why is it getting so much buzz? Some tout the food as a cure-all for any ailment we face. It's sold in powders, juices, malts, freeze-dried and fresh with each package extolling the benefits of making this part of a daily … [Read More...]
Are There Organic Pesticides?
From years of conversations with individuals about the pros and cons of organic food production, one of the overwhelming answers on the “pro” side of the equation is lack of pesticides. This is one of the most influential reasons individuals … [Read More...]
WHERE
Support Sustainable Agriculture and Buy Local Produce
Sustainable agricultural models are being used more and more in communities big and small across the country to encourage small farms and producers and to provide the people in these communities with healthier options when it comes to the produce … [Read More...]
Farm to Table Restaurants Promote a Sustainable Agriculture
The farm to table movement has become one of the most popular culinary trends in recent years, and it’s not hard to understand why when you look at how processed and chemically treated much of the food we eat has become. The fact that we live in a … [Read More...]
MORE
Best Garden Hose: Top 10 Best Garden Hoses And Why You Need One
Choosing a new garden hose sounds simple. Once you start digging into the options, though, a vast variety awaits. It all depends on the amount of use the hose will get, how long it needs to be, the water temperature or pressure required, the … [Read More...]
Four Tips for Controlling the Cabbage Worm
Whether you garden for necessity, pleasure or profit, being able to control pests and other undesirable critters from ruining your crop are essential. If you are trying to raise organically grown vegetables, pesticides are out of the … [Read More...]
