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Companion Plants for Organic Gardening

July 8, 2013 by Rachel Thomas
Last updated on: April 9, 2016

When it comes to organic gardening, you want the best of both worlds. You want healthy, bug free plants without resorting to toxins or pesticides. However, garden pests don’t always cooperate. One great organic solution is to plant companion plants.… [read]

Unacceptable Levels – A Documentary

July 2, 2013 by Lynn Johnson Hasselberger
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Approximately 200 synthetic industrial chemicals interact with our cells every single day. Autism now affects one in 50 children. Cancer is the leading cause of death (after accidents) in children younger than 15 years in the United States. In the… [read]

Foods That Are GMO

May 31, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

It’s really awesome to see a growing concern over genetically modified foods. People seem to be waking up to this issue. They don’t want genetically modified foods in their diets. And for good reason! Are GMOs Safe? While many studies… [read]

Natural, Safe Sunscreen Options with Homemade Sunscreen Recipe

May 28, 2013 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 14, 2017

We at OLM are not fans of sunscreen or sunblock. The problem is that we have not found a totally safe and benign topical way to protect the skin from sun damage besides coverage with clothing and hats. Sunlight has… [read]

God Made a Farmer…

February 14, 2013 by Jacqueline Zradicka
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The Super Bowl airing of a Dodge Ram commercial in which Paul Harvey described the noble qualities of a farmer is a glamorization of today’s typical agro-industrial production. It is not a true representation of the majority of today’s farmers.… [read]

How to Make Organic Compost

January 22, 2013 by Daniel Novak
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

A Beginner’s Guide to the Art of Organic DIY Composting With “green” gardening becoming more and more popular, many gardeners are turning toward making their own organic compost for a number of reasons, from low cost (relative to store-bought versions)… [read]

Natural Ways to Steam Clean Your Carpet

July 20, 2012 by Lucy Massey
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Carpet Cleaning is one of the most toxic things you can do in your home, both for the environment, and your own health. Here are some good alternatives to conventional carpet cleaning. Steam cleaning your carpet is the number one… [read]