Research has shown the benefits of adopting a more organic lifestyle over the conventional one that is the staple of most people in the western world. Even so, the task of adopting a completely organic lifestyle can be seen as daunting. To read more, click here.
For parents struggling to find ways to encourage their kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet, gardening can be an important tool. Don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Gardening doesn’t require a perfectly level, large or sunny backyard. Try planting in a small raised bed or growing a few edibles in existing landscaping. Lean…
Want to keep your garden as healthy as possible? Check out this article on the best ways to prevent soil borne diseases from devastating your garden.
You’re a busy parent, but you can’t forget about the importance of nutrition. Don’t run out of creative lunch ideas. Bring your kids and join New Leaf Market and Tallahassee Memorial’s Community Dietitian June 22 for a workshop on nutrition for your child, healthier options and how to make a healthy lookin’ lunch. To learn…
We’ve all heard the old wives tale about using honey to help fight the symptoms of season allergies but, did you know there are other ailments honey can help with? Click here to learn more.
Want to have your own garden but are limited on space? A raised garden bed is the perfect solution! Click here to learn how to build your own.
Worried that you’re generating too much organic waste at home? Before you take out the trash, consider if there are any uses for the waste you’ve created. Think about composting, making mulch, or, coolest of all, starting your own garden. To learn more, click here.
Composting is a key method to sustainable living. To learn more about composting and how you can start, click here.
This is a great recipe for folks who are a part of a CSA or frequent shoppers at the farmers market because the turnips used here are the Japanese variety (Hakurei) also known as salad turnips. These turnips are sweeter than the traditional storage turnip and are usually in abundance at the market this time of…
Here are twenty ways to cut down on your carbon footprint. Even small changes can have big impacts on both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.