Whether you’re on a budget, aren’t sure of the authenticity of local organics or both, the surest and cheapest way to get good organic food is by growing your own. And growing your own can be as … [Read more...]
For Better or For Worse: Is Organic Milk the Same as Regular Milk?
If you’ve done any research into organic milk, you’ll find many articles claiming that there is very little difference in the quality of the product when compared to regular or conventionally-produced … [Read more...]
Weird-Looking Heirloom Vegetables: Why They’re Important
If you’ve ever been to a farmer’s market, no doubt you’ve come across vegetables labeled as “heirloom.” Heirloom is such an elegant words and it refers to something valuable passed down from … [Read more...]
Is It Really Organic and What Does That Mean Anyway?
Before you go out and buy a bunch of organic foods blindly, let’s really sit down and talk about what organic means. According to Wikipedia organic foods are “Foods that are produced using … [Read more...]
How to Eat Organic, Even if You’re on a Budget
A lot of people tell me they love the idea of organic food and would start eating it in a heartbeat but their budgets simply don’t allow it. It’s true that organic food can cost considerably more than … [Read more...]
Eight Reasons Eating Organic is Important to You…and the World around You
It seems like everyone is talking about organic foods like it’s some kind of buzz word or status symbol. I suppose for some, it might be. But for many of us, it’s a way of life that takes us back to a … [Read more...]
Meet Guest Blogger: Grace Simpson on Going Organic
If you’ve ever thought about going organic, you’ve probably had a few questions on your mind. What does organic really mean? How can it benefit you? And can it really be done on a … [Read more...]
DIY Greenhouse for Under $50
When I moved to the farm, I had big dreams and visions of having acres and acres of gardens. Boy was I a City Diva to hope for something so grandiose! While I don't have acres and acres of gardens, I … [Read more...]
DIY Air Freshener: Reed Diffusers
When moving to the farm nearly 5 years ago, I set out on a mission to live a simpler and more natural lifestyle. Since them I've failed in so many ways, but I continue to strive to accomplish the … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Repel Fleas on Your Dog
I don't know about where you live, but it seems like fleas have invaded us with a vengeance this summer. Because I don't like using pesticides, I'm always looking for natural ways to eliminate … [Read more...]