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World Opinions Differ On Safety Of Glyphosate

Catherine Sherriffs

There probably isn’t a product that has stirred up as much controversy as Roundup. While one part of the world officially banned a form of the weed killer this week, another part has re-approved its active ingredient for long-term use. In France France has taken Roundup Pro 360 off store shelves after a court ruled…

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Exciting New Gardening Trends For 2019

The 2019 gardening season is upon us, and there are some exciting new trends expected to take shape in yards around the world. The big prediction? More and more people will be nurturing their relationships with Mother Nature. A Gardening Boom The National Gardening Association’s annual survey finds more people are taking part in the…
January 16, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Big Changes Coming To Canada’s Food Guide

Major changes are coming to the way Canadians are being told to fill their plates. Canada’s Food Guide is being revised again, and this time, it’s suggesting people eat more veggies and get a lot of their protein from plants. Shifting Away From Meat & Dairy Health Canada will release a final draft of the…
January 11, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Magical Moss: Plant May Have Many Health And Medicinal Benefits

There’s a lot more to moss than meets the eye. This soft, lush, low-growing plant comes in various shades of green, and its environmental benefits are plentiful. Science is also finding that some species may even be great for our bodies, even holding some of the same medicinal properties as cannabis. Similar to Cannabis? There…
January 9, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

US Farm Bill Makes Growing Hemp Legal

It’s long been treated the same as marijuana, LSD, and even heroin. But the cultivation of hemp is now legal in the United States. The legalization was part of the 2018 farm bill, signed into law by President Donald Trump in December. Hemp is part of the cannabis family, which is why the DEA had…
January 4, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Major Breakthroughs In Recycling Food Waste

Plastic is a problem. So is food waste. A team of researchers from Montreal, Canada has decided to tackle both of these issues at the same time, and the result is pretty impressive. A report by CTV News says the team of experts at McGill University has developed a durable and fully biodegradable plastic from…
January 2, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Tax On Disposable Coffee Cups Could Be Way Of The Future

It’s not as widespread as it needs to be, but the business world is starting to show some accountability where the environment is concerned. After eating out at a family restaurant a couple of weeks ago, my leftovers were packaged in a much more environmentally-friendly way than I’m used to. Instead of a styrofoam box,…
December 28, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Time To Unwind: Must-Read Gardening Books

In my life BC (before children), I was a total bookworm. Along came the babies, and I traded my novels and coffee table books for a steady stream of reading material from Dr. Seuss. Whether you’re a parent or not, we’re all guilty of not taking enough time for ourselves. Make it one of your…
December 26, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Christmas: The Most Wonderful and Wasteful Time Of The Year

Andy Williams sang it best, in my opinion. For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But it also happens to be the most wasteful time of the year. By a long shot.   North Americans throw away 25% more trash over the holiday season than they do in other months.…
December 21, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Do You Like ‘Em Real Or Fake? The Heated Christmas Tree Debate

It’s a debate that has been dividing people for years. The arguments can get so heated families have sometimes torn apart. OK… that might be an exaggeration. But there are some strong opinions out there about whether real or fake Christmas trees are best. Those who prefer the real deal love the natural look. The…
December 19, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Brighten Up Your Indoor Space With Tropical Rainforest Houseplants

Tropical rainforests occur in parts of Central and South America, Africa and south-east Asia, though some are fragmented and cover a much-reduced area than they once did, due mainly to clearing for agricultural purposes by man. The Amazon and Zaire rivers run through the largest areas of lowland tropical rainforest in the world. In tropical…
December 17, 2018
Ann Sanders

Why Food Prices Are Going Up Again In 2019

I do the groceries for my household every week, and the final bill never fails to surprise me. Even though we’ve drastically cut down on our meat consumption, feeding a family of four these days ain’t cheap. And guess what? It’s about to get more expensive. A recent report out of the University of Guelph…
December 14, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs