Organic Gardening’s Physical Health, Mental Health, Financial, and Environmental Benefits
Those of us who spend time in our gardens know just how therapeutic organic gardening can be for our mental health and physical health.
Review: Botany For Gardeners by Brian Capon
Botany For Gardeners explains the life of plants simply and clearly. Gardeners will find much of the information in Brian Capon’s book essential.
Eating Locally Grown Organic Food Has Impact Beyond Your Community
Local organic and in-season food is the most ethical way to eat. That includes growing as much food as you can in an organic garden.
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Your Leaf Blower Shatters My Fortress Of Solitude
I rant about the unparalleled noise level and pollution of leaf blowers. I hope you appreciate the humor
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Michael Pollan on Why Government is Addicted to Cheap, Fast Food
Michael Pollan wrote an excellent article in The Nation, outlining the lack of real progress in reforming the broken food system in the United States.
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Are Chrysanthemums Annuals or Perennials?
Millions of Chrysanthemums are sold as annuals at garden centers every fall. Pity, because Mums are actually perennials and will bloom for years if planted correctly.
Maryland Is First State To Require Environmental Literacy In Schools
“Environmental Literacy” is now a requirement in the Maryland school curriculum for all students. The Far Right has flown into a rage.
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Use Corn Gluten Meal to Kill Lawn Weeds
Corn Gluten Meal is one of the few ways of controlling weeds organically and the only known organic pre-emergent herbicide.
EPA: DuPont Knew Imprelis Herbicide Could Damage Trees
DuPont’s Imprelis has been banned by the EPA, suspected of killing and damaging evergreen trees. Did DuPont know about Imprelis’ toxicity?
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How To Grow Raspberries
Red raspberries are incredibly easy to grow. Learn how to grow raspberries and keep them pruned and in line for easy harvesting.