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09/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

The basics and the benefits of home vegetable gardening

Planting can be a wonderful hobby. It can be enjoyed by people wanting to get back in touch with nature, or the elderly as a relaxing past-time. It can also be a family activity – parents can spend quality time with the kids while they teach them about nature and watching things grow. Plus planting […]

07/31/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

The shocking truth reveals vegetables were more nutritious in 1950 than they are now

The fruits and vegetables of today have seen a decline in nutritional value, a report done by The Globe and Mail and CTV News found. In analyzing the fresh produce sold in Canadian markets, the report saw a sharp decrease in their vitamin and mineral content, compared to that of fruits and vegetables from the […]

03/14/2018 / By Florence Garrington

Food Freedom: Learn how to “grow half of your own food” with sustainable, organic methods that can be practiced anywhere

Is there anything better than chowing down on food grown in your own backyard? Homegrown produce has distinct flavors that simply can’t be beaten by the fruits and vegetables sold in the grocery. That isn’t just satisfaction you’re tasting—you’re also savoring unmatched food safety and security. When you grow your own food, you control what […]

03/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Recovering ecosystems: How no-till farming is catching on in small farming communities across the plains

According to an article From Civil Eats, no-till farming can help revive struggling ecosystems. Jimmy Emmons, a seasoned farmer from Oklahoma, talked to other farmers at the 22nd annual No-till on the Plains conference about the no-till farming method and how it can rebuild an ecosystem. In a separate talk, “controversial grazing guru” Allan Savory discussed the large quantity of […]

12/01/2017 / By Russel Davis

A woman’s journey to promoting food independence and helping the local community in Tanzania

Shea Belahi has always wanted to grow her own garden, often getting reprimanded during childhood for picking vegetables that did not belong to her family. Many years later, she would eventually establish her own small business called Heirloominous Farms in Urbana in Central Illinois. Belahi has then encountered a much bigger opportunity to reach out to farmers in Tanzania and […]

11/05/2017 / By Rita Winters

Self-reliance in the city: One family proves it’s possible

What does it take to be an urban homesteader? One family in Pasadena, California managed to pull off bringing the country into the city. Around 372 square feet only, this self-sustaining home produces 400 varieties of vegetables, fruits, and edible flowers, totaling 6,000 pounds of food a year! This urban homestead was the brainchild of […]

10/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

It’s easier than you think: How to grow a vegetable garden

Have you ever thought of growing your very own vegetable garden? It may take some patience, but it’s easier than you think. You only need proper planning and knowing which vegetables are the best to plant based on your needs and gardening skill. Growing vegetables can be a fun activity, especially as a way to […]

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