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05/01/2013

We spray millions of pounds of glyphosate on food crops, parks, lawns, and along roadways. Turns out, that probably isn't such a good idea.

05/01/2013

Plant Alyssum under tomatoes to attract pollinators.

Expert tips->
Plant in full sun and give them at least 1.5' of space to grow.
Enhance soil with epsom salt to fertilize plants.
Water once weekly, for long soaks.
Surround with Marigolds as well to deter unwanted insects.
Pull suckers (the lower branches which boast no flowers) in order to guide the plant's energy to making fruit, not growing leaves.

How to Grow World Record Tomatoes: A Guinness Champion Reveals His All-Organic Secrets: http://amzn.to/ZwkotF

05/01/2013

Plant Alyssum under tomatoes to attract pollinators.

Expert tips->
Plant in full sun and give them at least 1.5' of space to grow.
Enhance soil with epsom salt to fertilize plants.
Water once weekly, for long soaks.
Surround with Marigolds as well to deter unwanted insects.
Pull suckers (the lower branches which boast no flowers) in order to guide the plant's energy to making fruit, not growing leaves.

How to Grow World Record Tomatoes: A Guinness Champion Reveals His All-Organic Secrets: http://amzn.to/ZwkotF

Plant Alyssum under tomatoes to attract pollinators.

Expert tips->
Plant in full sun and give them at least 1.5' of space to grow.
Enhance soil with epsom salt to fertilize plants.
Water once weekly, for long soaks.
Surround with Marigolds as well to deter unwanted insects.
Pull suckers (the lower branches which boast no flowers) in order to guide the plant's energy to making fruit, not growing leaves.

How to Grow World Record Tomatoes: A Guinness Champion Reveals His All-Organic Secrets: http://amzn.to/ZwkotF

03/07/2013

TOP 5 NO-FAIL VEGGIES via HandPickedNation.com

1. Radishes (http://www.seedsnow.com/collections/grow-your-own-non-gmo-radish)

Quick and easy to grow in containers, raised beds, or stuffed in between the garden rows, radishes are big on flavor and can be harvested in just 30 days or less. They don’t even need full sun to grow well, and can be planted every three weeks or so for a continuous harvest of happy globe radishes all season long.

2. Tomatoes (http://www.seedsnow.com/collections/shop-tomato-seeds)

The all-American favorite, what garden wouldn’t be complete without tomatoes? These linebackers of the garden take up a lot of space, but have a great payoff when tomato season hits. Each plant can yield 25 pounds of delicious organic tomatoes if you treat them right.

3. Cucumbers (http://www.seedsnow.com/collections/shop-cucumber-seeds)

Easy to grow almost anywhere, in containers, raised beds, or even trailing up a chain-link fence, cucumbers are a definite staple in my book. My favorites are the Poona Kheera from India, a potato-sized cucumber that’s light and sweet, and perfect for eating fresh as an afternoon snack with some goat cheese and dill.

4. Swiss Chard (http://www.seedsnow.com/collections/grow-your-own-non-gmo-swiss-chard)

Swiss Chard is a real trooper of the garden, and one planting in spring will keep kicking it out until frost. This resilient plant’s non-bolting behaviour makes it a winner in my book, and I often rely on Swiss Chard for fresh greens in the heat of summer when all of the lettuce has bolted. It also stores well when frozen, and is very versatile in the kitchen. You can use it as a base for salads, sauté it with with garlic and olive oil for a nice side of greens, or even use the large leaves to make your own healthy burrito or taco wrap. Swiss Chard is also easy to grow from seed and is beautiful in edible landscapes and containers.

5. Zucchini (http://www.seedsnow.com/collections/shop-squash-seeds)

High-yielding and quick-growing, zucchini is one of the easiest plants to grow, and comes in all sorts of fun shapes and sizes. They also gives you a ton of food for the space.

www.SeedsNow.com | Plant it. Eat it!

Source: http://www.handpickednation.com/top-5-no-fail-vegetables-for-your-garden/

02/18/2013

Yum!!!

01/15/2013

Homemade remedy syrups to soothe colds, coughs, and sore throats. They also are delicious stirred into hot water or tea. Store in mason jars in fridge.

12/25/2012

Happy Holidays!!

11/24/2012

You may already realize how critical a non-GMO diet is to the health of our planet—if so, good for you! Or you may be new to this issue and just starting to l

11/24/2012

If you buy Organic honey you will know that it is safe.

Asian Honey, Banned in Europe, Is Flooding U.S. Grocery Shelves FDA has the laws needed to keep adulterated honey off store shelves but does little, honey industry says.By Andrew Schneider | August 15, 2011A third or more of all the honey consumed in the U.S. is likely to have been smuggled in from ...