Because of the toxins in plastic, it is important to avoid containers that leach chemicals like BPA, phthalates, lead and antimony into the environment.
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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...
I've never blindly trusted the chemicals in sunscreens. Why should I trade short-term protection for long-term harm, especially when there are safer...
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Is your garden hose delivering a large dose of heavy metals and toxic plasticizers to your children and your garden? Here's how to find a safer option.
Sun-dried tomatoes are a pricey delicacy that come in tiny jars or in bags that often look a little moldy. If you have a little patience, you can learn how...
Finding eggs that are safe, nutritious and humanely raised can be a challenge, and the labels on egg cartons certainly don't help. Here's how to decode them.
Kohlrabi can be an intimidating vegetable if you haven’t been around it much. It looks like a leafy, green space alien, and has a taste like fresh, crunchy...
Peas are pretty easy to grow. Just give them cool, spring weather, composted soil that drains well, and some climbing support. If you’re short on space...
Powdery mildew is a common garden disease that affects a wide variety of food crops and landscape plants. Here are several natural strategies that you can use...
With disposables, it takes more oil to keep your baby dry for 30 months than it does to lubricate all the cars you will ever own in your lifetime. There are...
