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| Pick Pests Off Your Garden for Insect Spray
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If you have bugs in your garden, here's an easy, organic and free way to get rid of them. If you're squeamish about this, put on rubber gloves, garden gloves, or latex gloves and pluck the bugs off the plants, one species at a time, and put them in a cupful of water.
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| Posted on: 04/27/2009 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Going Organic With Pet Food
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By Ellen Brown
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 When it comes to human health, few people would argue that a healthy diet plays an important role in longevity and overall quality of life. The same can be said for the health of our companion animals. A surge in organic and natural consumer goods has started to spill over into pet products.
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| Posted on: 01/26/2009 | 5 Feedback(s) |
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| Keeping Your Compost Pile Trouble-Free
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By Ellen Brown
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 Composting is an easy, inexpensive way to reduce your yard and kitchen waste, while keeping your garden filled with nutrient-rich soil. Keep your compost pile neat and trouble-free, by preventing these common problems before they arise.
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| Posted on: 06/05/2008 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| The Seasonal "Locavore": Guidelines for Healthy Eating When You Can't Eat Local
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By Ellen Brown
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 Few of us would argue the health and environmental benefits of locally produced food. It is usually the freshest, best tasting and most nutritious food we can give our bodies, and growing, harvesting, and transporting it locally leaves the smallest carbon footprint and does the least amount of damage to the environment. Unfortunately, not all natural resources are allocated equally. In other words, bananas don't grow in the snow. Here is how to make healthy food choices for you and the environment when shopping locally just isn't an option.
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| Posted on: 05/08/2008 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Organic Produce Delivery
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 I've been wanting to feed my family more organic fruits and vegetables but I always get sticker shock when I am in the supermarket. I decided to sign up for organic delivery with a local company.
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| Posted on: 03/09/2007 | 8 Feedback(s) |
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| Green Grilling
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By Ellen Brown
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 Even the simplest activities can have a substantial impact on the environment, including firing up the backyard grill. With outdoor activities in full swing, here are some tips for making those summertime barbeques green and guilt-free.
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| Posted on: 08/10/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| FAQ's About Organic Food
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By Ellen Brown
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 As more and more supermarkets across North America respond to the growing consumer demand for healthy foods, foods grown organically will become even more affordable and accessible to the average supermarket shopper. If you're still unsure about all the hype over going organic, here are some answers to the common questions about organic food.
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| Posted on: 03/20/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Fishing for Sustainable Seafood
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By Ellen Brown
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 With all of the media attention over the past few years regarding toxin levels in fish and controversies on over-fishing and fish farming, it's almost become easier to avoid eating fish and shellfish than trying to sort through the facts. Here's a no nonsense guide on how to make sure the seafood you eat is both safe and sustainable.
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| Posted on: 03/10/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Soy: The Magic Bean
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By Ellen Brown
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 It would come as no surprise if the magic beans planted in the "Jack and the Bean Stalk" fairytale were soybeans. The versatile virtues Mother Nature has bestowed on this one legume are far reaching indeed.
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| Posted on: 11/21/2005 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Buying Organic Food
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I have a friend who buys all organic food. What does it mean when they slap an organic label on a package? Is it actually better or just packaging? I like the idea of eating organic, but why does it cost so much. What are some ways to save money eating organic food?
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| Posted on: 11/10/2005 | 6 Feedback(s) |
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