Environment

The Benefits of Backyard Chickens

July 15, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: July 15, 2015

Whether you consider yourself to be urban, rural or somewhere in between, keeping chickens offers a wide array of benefits. As it turns out, chickens are not just fluffy and fun, they are good for you! With nutritional benefits of… [read]

35 Things You Could Do With Coconut Oil – From Body Care to Health to Household

June 28, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: August 23, 2018

It wasn’t that long ago when we were told saturated fats were bad for us, that they clogged the arteries. Well, new studies have shown that was a myth; coconut oil is good for your health. Common sense should have… [read]

GMO Facts and Arguments

June 28, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: January 28, 2016

There has been a debate raging about GMOs for a long time now. On one side of the debate is the idea that genetic engineering is progress for humanity, a natural extension of more traditional breeding techniques. The other side… [read]

Five DIY Organic Shampoo Recipes for Beautiful Hair

May 6, 2015 by Soni R Medhi
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Shampoo is the most common hair care product we buy, but the harsh chemical compounds present in commercial shampoos cause too much harm to our tresses and make them dull, dry, and unhealthy. Going organic can save your hair from… [read]

Improve Indoor Air Quality to Promote Health

May 4, 2015 by Dan McKee
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We all know pollutants, dust, and allergens have a severely negative impact on people’s health. Yet, while most of us are worried about the rising pollution levels outdoors, we tend to forget that most of our time is spent indoors.… [read]

Repel Mosquitoes by Cultivating Marigolds

May 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2017

Marigolds are beautiful, strong smelling herbaceous flowers that are widely grown throughout the world. Most people grow marigolds for their season-long blooms, their beautiful scent, and because they are easy to grow. There are other great reasons to grow marigolds.… [read]

Five Common Weeds to Cultivate for Health and Nutrition

April 23, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Much of the work we do as gardeners involves pulling weeds, and many of us can attest that this is not our favorite part. The good news is that there are many common garden weeds you can leave right where… [read]