Below is a view of my herb garden with raised beds for veggies behind it. View of the herb garden wth veggie beds in back I built two new tiny raised beds this year out of scrap lumber. One is 12 sq ft and the other is 9 sq ft. I am growing pole beans and corn in them. O...
A compost pile is a great way to really give your soil the best vitamins and to really allow your veggies and fruits to grow beautifully! It's not hard to start a compost pile, you've just got to be committed to it. That's the biggest problem that I have! I am never co...
But growing organic food comes with challenges: insects destroy your plants, weeds take over, fruits and veggies just don’t go anywhere. And all of that before we get to nutrition side of things. But I’m here to help with all of that. I’ll give you a few things to check out dow...
and herb seeds Monday and received them Wednesday (fast shipping!) from this websitewww.organicseedpeople.com. They offered free shipping for orders over $35.00 and discounts on different seed brands. So I spent some time picking out the veggies and herbs I eat the most and placed an order...
The Environmental Working Group recognizes a list of our common favorite fruits and veggies, the “Dirty Dozen,” that are only worth eating if grown organically. Why? Pesticides easily permeate the skin of produce (and sometimes into the seeds) which alters the overall composition and renders th...
Organically grown fruits and vegetables are not covered with synthetic fertilizers, anti-fungal treatments or radiation – and they’re not genetically modified. “Peeling also reduces exposures but valuable nutrients often go down the drain with the peel. The best option is to eat a varied diet,...
Veggies? Fruits? How about herbs? An… Expression & Culture Eco spaces and eco gardens: the 10 best sustainable initiatives around the world The Plaid Zebra February 27, 2017 0 BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Eco spaces and eco gardens are the future of cities. As more cars fill up the streets, ...
People take an interest in gardening for a variety of reasons--higher quality produce, exercise in the great outdoors, or saving money. Whether you hope to discover your green thumb or save a little green, growing your own fruits and vegetables can be an advantageous pastime. When you're ...