The best time-saving measure a gardener can take is applying mulch. This goes for everywhere from vegetable gardens to flower beds. Mulched gardens are healthier, have fewer weeds, and are more drought-resistant than unmulched gardens. Done properly, it’ll allow you to spend less time watering, weeding, and fighting pest problems. To learn more, click here.
Gardening in the shade challenges the talents of many gardeners because they fight the shady conditions rather than adapting to them. You can’t grow a lovely lawn or an English flower border under trees—but you can grow a diverse and beautiful garden. Instead of struggling to grow sun-loving flowers and lawn grass on a shady…
If you’ve grown vegetables in raised beds you know they are amazing, often getting four times the yield of a traditional garden. But chances are, your design still isn’t as efficient as it could be. The solution? A keyhole garden. To learn more, click here.
Bean and alfalfa sprouts are two of the most common types people grow at home, but there are dozens of others that are as easy, or even easier, to grow and eat. All sprouts contain tons of disease-fighting phytonutrients, and growing your own is an easy way to add fresh, organic veggies to your family’s…
You’re probably familiar with labels like USDA Organic (U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic) for food and EnergyStar for government approved energy-efficient products, but those aren’t the only labels you’ll be seeing as you try to shop healthfully. On top of the more common ones, there are currently 465 different “EcoLabels” in 199 countries across…
Organic food has become very popular but navigating the maze of organic food labels, benefits and claims can be confusing. Is organic food really better for your mental and physical health? Do GMOs and pesticides cause cancer and other diseases? What do all the labels mean? To learn more, click here.
There are many benefits when it comes to living organically however, none quite as good as what it could mean for more rural communities. By instituting organic farms in more rural communities those communities could see rises in economic opportunities for their citizens. To learn more, click here.
The organic food industry is a booming business, and with the recent sale of natural-foods giant Whole Foods to Amazon, it’s expected to grow even larger in the near future. While some consumers buy organic because they believe it’s better for the environment, even more do so for health-related reasons, according to one 2016 survey.…
If you’re considering going organic, summer is the best time! With tons of vegetables and fruits in season you’ll definitely get the most bang for your buck by switching now. To learn more, click here.
Many of our favorite wild birds are in trouble. According to the North American Bird Conservation Initiative’s 2016 report, 37% of the 1,154 native wild bird species that live in Canada, the continental United States, and Mexico are in urgent need of help; another 49% are in danger, and only 14% of species are thriving.…