Eating better has come a long way in the past few years. First we enjoyed organic produce from the local supermarket, then neighborhood farmer’s markets became common installments on the weekends followed by the increasing popularity of community sponsored agriculture...
Benefits of Growing Native Plants
Spring and summer mean the long awaited return of plants, flowers, and green grass. Every day I try and spend a few minutes in nature, breathing in the fresh oxygen and enjoying the beautiful blooms and greenery. So I was surprised to learn that many of the plants,...
How To Grow A Windowsill Garden
Small apartments, crowded condos, and urban highrises can boast big city amenities and a country garden. All it takes is a willingness to think inside the box. A windowsill garden box, that is. Bring edible nature into your home no matter where you live, and enjoy the...
10 FOODS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BUY ORGANIC AND WHY
You have a choice: buy organic produce and spend more money or buy conventional and save money but sacrifice health? If you keep these 10 ingredients organic, you can safely pick and choose between organic and conventional on everything else. In his book, Diet for a...
THE NEW FARMERS MARKETS: COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Food travels 1500-2500 miles to arrive at your kitchen. Consider this: an average sandwich has seven ingredients; at a grand total of 14,000 miles traveled, your Turkey Club has seen more of America than you have. Thank goodness for Farmers Markets and Community...