How to Grow Malabar Spinach Organically
When warmer summer temperatures cause lettuces, kale and spinach to bolt and grow bitter, it’s time to replace them with heat-loving, easy-to-grow Malabar spinach. Although not technically a spinach, Malabar …
Fall is for Tree Planting!—How to Plant a Tree
Autumn is the optimal time to plant trees. As mundane as it may seem compared to solar panels and electric cars, planting trees is one of THE most powerful and …
What Do The Numbers on Plastic Containers Mean?
Have you noticed the numbers on the bottoms or sides of plastic containers, and wondered what they mean? A small number is placed on all plastic containers, usually transparent in …
Why You Should Quit Drinking Bottled Water for Good
The average person in the United States consumes more than 45 gallons of bottled water per year, for a total of 60 billion water bottles a year. Nine out of …
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The Time is NOW: 6 Things We Must Do About Climate Change
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the state of the climate emergency in August 2021 was declared “a code red for humanity.” While the terrifying report …
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The Inconvenient Truth About Canola Oil
According to the mainstream media, Canola oil is “heart healthy” and a good source of monounsaturated fats similar to olive oil. Unfortunately, much of what you hear in the mainstream …
The Complete Guide to Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
There’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sugar and sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe to use. …
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25 Ways to Use Less Plastic
It is very possible to get most of the plastic out of your life—especially the disposable and single-use plastic. (Though durable goods like computers and car parts will be the …
Carrot Halwa – Spiced Carrot Pudding (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
If you juice carrots a few times a week, the pulp really adds up. Finding a good use for all that excess carrot-y goodness is always a challenge, and it’s …
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Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
Did you know that research shows that 97% of Americans have toxic sunscreen chemicals in their blood? Anything that you put on your skin can enter your bloodstream, and most …
10 Non-Toxic Ways to Control Weeds
Weeds are the bane of every gardener, especially as the days heat up and vacation season starts. But short of hand-digging them every day, it can be a real challenge …
Is Your Garden Hose Toxic?
It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and drinking from the garden hose, …
