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After just finishing a beekeeping class with the Sandusky River Valley Beekeepers Association, I started to think about what plants the bees would need to have year round nourishment as close as possible to the hive; this would the...
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With the recent warm weather many people will be visiting their local nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers. The smell of the lavender plants will attract many people to purchase the wondrous little plants, but how exactly should you...
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More news has surfaced in the debate about foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs).Contained in the 587-page funding legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Obama last week was a rider which prevents the Department of Agriculture...
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Surfers make great environmentalists because no surfer wants to be paddling around in polluted waters or see plastic floating around them or get a bacterial infection. But when it comes to the surfboard industry, it has been the standard...
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Purple flowers, foliage and garden art all contribute to a rich, varied sense of glamour in the garden.You can find annuals like petunias in various shades of purple, as well as perennials like delphiniums and clematis. Herbs such...
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Jackson County residents have recently succeeded in securing a ballot location for Jackson County Measure 15-119 in May of 2014. The measure, if passed, would prohibit production of genetically modified crops in Jackson...
Read more Piña Coladas, a sea breeze, warm turquoise waters, palm trees, and white sand…it’s the idyllic image of an island vacation. Culebra, an island off the coast of Puerto Rico, fulfills that perfect beach...
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If you have read several of my past articles, there is an underlying theme of healthy food to maintain healthy bodies which spans gardening, antioxidants, herbs, beverages, permaculture, and homeopathy. Yet with all of this information, can you really...
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Another Monday, and we hope it is a Meatless Monday - remember that choosing just ONE meatless meal a week can save 84,000 gallons of water, 15 gallons of gasoline and 8,000 square feet of open space per year...
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With Spring in full swing there is a lot to look forward to around the Denver area. Hiking, water sports and fresh delicious Colorado grown produce. Participating in community supported agriculture (CSA) is a great way to support local farmers...
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