The trend of healthy eating has taken over the world. More people are starting to worry about what they eat on a daily basis as they become more conscious about the health benefits of organic food. Namely, 83% of Americans buy organic, while 91% of Irish consumers believe that organic products are healthier than non-organic…
Growing your own food in your kitchen garden or backyard garden helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle. It also helps the planet and the local economy. Would you like to eat freshly grown produce? What could be healthier and fresher than your own home grown organic foods! Growing organic foods at home is healthy and…
Summer is here and it’s a lot of fun to spend time outdoors. Don’t let a lack of space hold you back from gardening. If you live in the city and have a small apartment, you can still grow plants inside! Space is always an issue with us, the apartment dwellers. We don’t have a…
Just by the name, you can get an idea of what agroecology is. It’s all about farming systems that are sustainable in the sense that they work with the rest of nature to sustain crops. But practical agro-ecology? That’s something for the books and that’s something that we will discuss here in this article. What…
About Alpaca Fleece Clothing Alpaca fleece clothing is an ancient form of clothing drawn from the hairs of the domesticated alpaca. It is a remarkably flexible form of natural fiber and can be heavy or light in weight, all dependent on how it is spun and the desires of the spinner. In addition to this…
Share your love for gardening with your most precious possessions. Kids DO love gardening! But you may have to tweak your traditional gardening routine. Here’s a list of questions to ask yourself before you throw them into the dirt! What Types of Crops Do Kids Like To Grow? All plants are NOT…
Feeding cattle can be rather expensive on people who own the cows, but what is even worse is having to pay for the feed cost is paying the vet bills when the animals get sick. To avoid this problem, people should know the benefits of using natural dairy feed that is certified as being free…
5 specialty crops you may not know make a lot of money. Growing a specialty crop is the best way to combine a passion for gardening and the ever-present necessity to turn a profit.Unlike farming which involves crops like grains, veggies and fruits, specialty crops can be grown on a smaller scale and…
Do you want to start a garden and grow your own food? Many people have issues with the chemicals used in traditional commercial farming. Unfortunately, the cost of organic food, makes it cost prohibitive for many people. By growing your own food you can save money and ensure you and your family are eating food…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get the groceries you needed from your own backyard? If you grow a natural kitchen garden, you’ll be able to do just that. You can pluck fruits and vegetables straight from the garden and use them when you cook. It doesn’t get any fresher than that. A lot…
Many of us have become increasingly aware of the benefits of eating organic, natural foods. Not only can they help us to look better by keeping our weight in check, they can help us to feel better on a number of basic levels. The fact of the matter is, when you grow your own food,…