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Compost: Organic Fertilizer
Compost is an organic fertilizer and mulch. Learn how to make organic fertilizer in a compost pile and benefits of compost as organic fertilizer and mulch.
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Farmers' Market or Walmart?
Our new Farmers’ Market opened last week. Amidst bricklayers, commuters, mesclun greens, I spoke with the Federation Exec. Dir. about the value of public markets.
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Organic Gardening
Organic gardening and conventional vegetable gardening differ in pest control and fertility: organic gardening utilizes organic weed killer and organic fertilizer.
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Real Veggie Tales
Should organic foods be a part of the equation? You decide...
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Tumbler Compost Bin
Using a compost bin or compost tumbler is a big help in making compost. It averages 4-6 weeks in a tumbler compost bin, while a compost pile might take 1 year.
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Vegetable Inspiration
Chez Panisse Vegetables by Alice Waters is a cookbook that will convert vegetable haters into vegetable lovers.
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Heirloom Seed and Heritage Seed
What is an heirloom seed, heirloom plant, or heirloom vegetable? Where can I buy heritage or heirloom seeds? Want to know? Learn the answers here.
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5 Veggies with Which to Start an Organic Garden
So, you want to start your own vegetable garden, using the organic method. Some plants respond very well, others do not. These top five are the easiest of the lot.
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Building a No-dig Garden
A no-dig, raised bed garden is easy to build following these straight-forward instructions. Such a garden will give years of maintenance free production.
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Christmas Gifts for Gourmets
Gourmet Christams Gifts for cooks, wine lovers, gourmands. Feast on everything from lobsters, to ham, to chocolate.
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Community Supported Agriculture
A community supported agriculture farm is fun and rewarding. You work with other locals in raising a farm of your own. Learn more about this opportunity for your family.
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DROUGHT OF 1999 and a BANNER Hot Pepper Crop!
Helpful tips and information for not just surviving the drought but thriving in it.
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Eating Organic is Healthy for You
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the growing trend of organic farming and products. Have you ever said to yourself, "What's the difference?"
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Organic Greenhouse Growing
Apply organic gardening methods in the greenhouse to control pests, and enjoy fresh flowers, herbs, and vegetables all year.
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Organic Kitchen Gardens
Find out how to catch up on the latest trends in organic vegetable gardening
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Organic Popular Despite High Price
The popularity of organic foods is rising despite their already high prices. At the same time, people are weighing their options as to which organic foods to buy.
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Want Really Fresh Vegies?
A discussion of farm food buying clubs, also called "Community Supported Agriculture". Describes how they work and what are the benefits. Lists resources to find out more, as well as to find a CSA near you.
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Companion Plants for Home-Grown Tomatoes
Companion planting, a staple technique of chemical-free horticulture, works particularly well for tomatoes. Find out which plants will help your crop!
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Easy, Organic Garden Weeding
Piles of old newspapers are a non-toxic way to kill weeds and grass in perennial and vegetable gardens
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Organic Fish Fertilizer Components
Long ago the American Indians would include whole fish in the garden when planting corn. They were on to something! Fish based fertilizers are a great organic alternative
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Organic Pest Control and Pesticide
Do it yourself pest control: Homemade natural pesticide, organic pesticide, fungicide, organic pest control, insecticide, insect repellent, to control gardening pest
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Volunteer on an Organic Farm
You can learn the basics of sustainable farming by exploring internship and volunteer opportunities with these organizations.
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Zucchini Loaf Recipe
Zucchini Loaf is easy to bake, moist, slices well for two to three days and perfect for sweet or savory toppings.
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Organic Gardening Shortcuts
Implement one of 26 A to Z organic gardening tips to increase yields, fight garden pests and diseases, and beautify your landscape.
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Pasta and the Organic Garden
Organic gardening is like making a great pasta dish. You start with a great base and use the best ingredients to top it off.
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Advantages to Community Gardening
Join a community garden to meet other gardeners, learn about organic gardening and trade plants and seeds with other gardeners.
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Broccoli May Reduce Cell Damage From Diabetes
In addition to this vegetable's value in immune system health, a compound found in broccoli protects against blood vessel damage that hyperglycemic episodes can cause.
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Green Places to Stay
Green Places to Stay, published by Alastair Sawday Publishing in the UK and Globe Pequot in the USA, includes a selection of eco-chic UK and Ireland accommodation
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Herbal Remedy, Elymus repens
Elymus repens may be used as an alternative treatment to relieve disorders disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract such as Cystitis and Urethritis.
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How to Winterize Your Garden
The growing season may be over, but that doesn't mean your work is done. What you do in your garden now can make a big difference to next year's crop.
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Sonoma California Wine Tours
There's much more to Sonoma County than touring some of the finest California vineyards. Try free vineyard hikes, bird-watching, honey-tasting and organic hideaways too
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The Organic Allotment
Interest in self-sufficiency, rising food prices and concerns about pesticides contribute to the current boom in allotment gardens in the UK.
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Winter in the Vegetable Garden
Winter in the organic vegetable garden is a time of reflection and rest, but you can also engage in limited planting and extensive planning.
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Winter Tasks for Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs add structural interest to the winter organic garden. Ensure they survive the season with proper maintenance.
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5 Reasons for Suburban Chickens
So many people seem to think keeping chickens in backyards is hard work. Well, it's not. Here are 5 reasons why you should go out today and buy some feathered friends.
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5 Ways to Reuse a Plastic Milk Container
While plastic milk containers can be recycled, there are so many other uses you can put them to. Here are just a few to get you started.
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Alexander/Daykin Piano Duo
Millette Alexander and Frank Daykin are nationally known as a classical piano duo, and have performed and recorded extensively in the US and Europe.
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Caring for a Wildflower Meadow
Organic gardeners can plant wildflower meadows as a low maintenance lawn alternative. However, wildflowers need a modicum of care to improve blooming and prevent weeds.
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Chinese Methods for Weight Loss
Optimizing weight loss using herbs and a food system developed over centuries. Why Traditional Chinese Herbalists don't expect the latest fad diets to work for everyone.
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Detering Snails in Organic Gardens
The Preventative Methods for pest control are for those gardeners who like organic snail and slug control to keep snails and slugs out of their precious gardens.
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E coli Profits from Human Diet
Escherichia coli, the bacteria responsible for food poisoning, bloody diarrhoea and haemolytic uraemic syndrome, targets a specific sugar that humans make from food.
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Have an Eco-friendly Holiday
Having a green holiday can be fun! Learn how to trim your tree, wrap your gifts and prepare your feast in a more environmentally happy way.
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Installing a Wildflower Meadow
Put away your lawnmower, and turn your landscape into a sanctuary for native plants and wildflowers. These hardy plants need no chemicals and little care.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Causes & Cures
Many people have IBS and a host of related problems. Use the check list to see if you have the condition & get professional health tips on how to fix it.
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Killing Snails in Organic Gardens
How can you kill snails and slugs without killing your garden, wildlife and the environment? The methods below can be gruesome, but effective.
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Locally Grown Food in Durham
Many farms, orchards and farmer's markets call Durham Region, Ontario, home. Vegetable gardeners can buy locally those crops they don't grow at home.
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Not Your Everyday Pasta Salad
A little adventurous imagination and the discoveries from a good pantry cleaning added to this simple salad will please anyone's tastes.
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