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10/08/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Yummy superfoods that even beginner gardeners can plant today
Fruits and vegetables are known for being rich in beneficial substances, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. To ensure that food being consumed is safe, these crops can easily be planted in your backyard without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and other toxic chemicals. While organic and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables may be available […]
09/29/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Start your fall planting with garlic and tulips
It’s that time of year when mornings start becoming a little cooler, and the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin wafts through the air. It can only mean one thing: Fall is upon us – and for gardeners, another great time for planting. People will never run out of uses for garlic. It’s an essential ingredient in the culinary […]
06/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A flavonoid in fruits and vegetables found to prevent hepatitis B
Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of hepatitis, the malevolent […]
03/13/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Greener AND more nutritious: Tomatoes grown with half the water have the same quality plus higher concentration of carotenoids
Farmers are constantly trying to figure out how they can conserve water without sacrificing the quality of their crops, so a new discovery from University of Seville researchers will be welcome news. According to their findings, cherry tomatoes that are grown with half the amount of water that is normally used not only have the […]
12/15/2017
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By Zoey Sky
It can be done! 5 Animals we recommend you raising if you’re a novice farmer
While the thought of adding livestock to a traditional backyard can seem daunting, even a beginner can raise several animals. But before you decide which animal(s) you want to raise, ensure that your backyard is spacious enough so your livestock will have room to roam in. Since these animals will be a source of greener […]
11/29/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Save the earth and better yourself: 8 reasons why growing your own food is the best decision you will ever make
Have you ever thought of growing your own fruits and vegetables? If not, now is the time to start considering it. It may seem tedious and overwhelming, but in reality it is actually easy and simple. You can start by growing them in your backyard, or if you do not have any yard, consider container […]
11/08/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
How to get your community moving towards food independence
If you are interested in minimizing your travels to the grocery store, while at the same time putting up a project that you and your neighbors can benefit from and also getting the chance to grow your own food (thereby knowing that it is certifiably clean), it is time to start your local food community. […]
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