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15 Reasons to Go Organic

Reprinted from Care to Healthy Living author Michelle Schoffro.
1. In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium.
2. They’re free of neurotoxins–toxins that are damaging to [...]

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Does Your Area Have a Community Garden Program?

Whenever you drive through a rural area, you probably notice that most acreages and homes plant their own gardens. There’s nothing new about this. Landowners of all kinds have always enjoyed the benefits of growing vegetables and fruit for themselves.
City apartment and town-home dwellers often do not have this opportunity. Even city lots don’t have [...]

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Raised Bed Gardening – How to Save Your Back and Grow a Better Garden

Raised bed gardening, space efficient and attractive, presents a secure and valuable area for your plants, vegetables, and flowers to thrive. Whether for aesthetics or accessibility, modern gardeners are rediscovering and enjoying this centuries- old technique.

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The Best Recipe for Compost

Imagine yourself as a chef. To cook a delicious meal, you select the best ingredients and combine them in a certain way, and in measured quantities to create wonderful dishes. The same can be said when creating compost. Just like cooking, you are given the task of putting together in measured amounts the “green” and [...]

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Did You Know These 7 Major Benefits of Composting?

Composting is actually easy, takes little time, and if done correctly, creates no bad odors. Here are my top 7 personal reasons for composting.

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The Importance of Using Natural Pesticides

Many farmers and gardeners use chemicals to kill bugs that harm their crops. These pesticides are an environmental and health hazard. Often local governments spray pesticides to combat mosquitoes and other insect infestations, and these sprays can drift… who knows where.
Understandably, we all want to protect our crops and maximize production. It shouldn’t be at [...]

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10 Organic Gardening Tips

Organic gardening is the healthiest way to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. Imagine eating your homegrown fruits and vegetables,  whole foods free of any harmful pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers!
As a bonus, organic gardening is environmentally sound, keeping those toxins out of the soil and water supply.  Here are a few organic gardening tips to [...]

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