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  • Spring 2013 at Great Lakes Permaculture

    Gardening for the bees (Photos)

     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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  • Lavender attracts many friends

    How to plant your lavender (Photos)

     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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  • golden rice

    GMOs get a ride through Congress in federal budget bill

    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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  • Hess Surfboards

    Sustainable Hess Surfboards Shape The Industry In SF

    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 packs a punch

    Purple packs a punch

    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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  • Genetic Modification

    Jackson County genetic engineering debates heat up

         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...

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  • Enjoying Culebra on island time

    PiƱa 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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  • Package labels do not tell the truth

    I am an advocate for truth in food labeling (Photos)

     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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  • Zucchini squash

    Squash Casserole for your Meatless Monday

    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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  • Organic CSA Produce

    Hop into Spring with local produce

    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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