Environment

10 Most Profitable Vegetables To Grow

April 9, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 8, 2016

A lot of people are growing vegetables to beat the credit crunch. Growing vegetables is the best way to turn your gardening expertise into a means to save significant money. There are numbers of inexpensive vegetables that can easily reduce… [read]

Algae-Growing Nuns In Central African Grow Spirulina For Malnourished Children

April 6, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Many people believe the word “superfood” is a term used for click bait and nothing more, but superfoods not only exist, they are the superheroes of the food world. Spirulina is one such food. In the Central African Republic, Catholic… [read]

How To Build Your Own Polytunnel to Grow Food All Year

April 1, 2015 by Pano Savvidis
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Polytunnels seem to be popping up all over the place – and with good reason! They’re a fantastic gardening tool that can increase crop size, extend the growing season, and protect your plants from the elements. And, you get all… [read]

In Response to Consumer Demand, Costco Stops Selling Antibiotic Laden Chicken

March 15, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Costco has decided to phase out the sale of chickens that have been treated with shared-use antibiotics. This is a big win in a few ways. First, the low levels of antibiotics meant for human use that find their way… [read]

Why Conventional Agriculture Has To Stop

February 25, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 28, 2015

When chemicals were first introduced in farming, everyone marveled at what they could do. Yields were dramatically increased. In the beginning, the soil was so healthy, any damage done by chemical fertilizers was imperceptible, and pests had yet to evolve… [read]

Three Quick, Easy, and Green Household Tricks

February 7, 2015 by John Brasington
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Cleaning surfaces and unblocking drains is usually perceived as a rather unwelcome chore. This is especially true if you’re proud to live a sustainable lifestyle and do not want to use store-bought conventional cleaners. But fans of green living (and… [read]

Permaculture Agriculture – The Transition to a Sustainable Future

February 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: February 8, 2016

“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” Albert Einstein. Permaculture stands for permanent culture. It is an ecological method of design that shapes many practices, including farming. The term permaculture was first coined… [read]