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How Technology Is Copying Nature To Get Important Work Done

Catherine Sherriffs

Somebody once told me that the most civilized model for business is nature. He told me if people would stop fighting nature and look to it instead for inspiration and common sense, they would find the answers they need to succeed. A successful businessman himself, James Cox runs Method Seven, a company that designs grow…

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Possible Reduction In Cancer Risk Linked To Eating Organic Foods

I was recently told by an interview subject for the upcoming issue of Garden Culture Magazine that you don’t have to be rich to be philanthropic. He told me he thinks simply buying organic food contributes to great environmental causes, because you’re supporting the good people who grew it and the amount of energy they’ve…
November 7, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Four Amazing Herbs That Can Keep You Healthy This Flu Season

Every year, flu season hits hard, and unfortunately, washing your hands only does so much. That’s why it’s important to do everything you possibly can to keep your immune system strong and healthy. And when it comes to finding that extra boost, eating the right foods can be extremely beneficial, especially when it comes to…
November 5, 2018
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Not Enough Fruits And Veggies Grown To Keep The World Population Healthy

We know that eating a diet full of fruits and vegetables can lead to a long and healthy life, but are there enough to go around? Apparently not. Canadian researchers have found the world’s agriculture producers aren’t growing enough of the good stuff to feed the world’s population a nutritious diet. Instead, they’re going overboard…
November 2, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

From Pumpkin Patches To Landfills: What To Do With Halloween Leftovers

Happy Halloween! I’ve always been a sucker for this spooky day, and not only because there’s an abundance of candy lying around. Haunted houses, wicked costumes, and carved pumpkins; there’s something fun about being terrified when it’s all pretend. Want to know what’s actually very scary, though? A huge number of pumpkins are wasted every…
October 31, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Fall Gardening Leads To Beautiful Pops Of Color In The Spring

A gardener’s work is never done. As many of us spend these cooler fall days raking leaves and cleaning out our flower beds, it’s important to remember that now is the time to plant for spring. Just imagine how nice it will be to watch colorful blooms come to life in your garden after the…
October 26, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

No Time To Waste: Experts Warn Fighting Climate Change Is Urgent

Climate experts from around the world are sounding the alarm. Act now, or we risk losing everything. Just ahead of Halloween, they’ve released a new report that scares the hell out of me, and I hope it scares the hell out of you too. After three years of research, scientists have found that the goal…
October 24, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Ending World Hunger Not Only Doable By 2030; It’s Necessary

Around the world, 820 million people are hungry and suffering from chronic undernourishment. While they starve, 672 million people suffer from obesity, and another 1.3 billion are overweight. Shocking, isn’t it? There’s something very deeply wrong with this picture. Those numbers come from the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization’s 2018 State of Food Security and…
October 19, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Recreational Cannabis Legal In Canada As Edible Market Anxiously Waits

It’s happening! We’ve just started a new chapter in Canadian history, and October 17th, 2018 is certainly one for the books. The use of recreational cannabis is finally legal. There will most probably be a massive adjustment period across the country. Critics have long been saying we’re not ready for legalization; that there are too…
October 17, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Don’t Be Duped By Misleading Nutritional Labels

As I harvest the very last fruits and vegetables from my outdoor gardens, I’m saddened to know that I have several cold months ahead in which most of what my family eats will come from the grocery store. I love knowing over the summer exactly how my food is grown and that it travels just…
October 12, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Legal Recreational Cannabis: The Do’s and Dont’s In Each Canadian Province

With the legalization of recreational cannabis just around the corner in Canada, each province has determined its own set of rules for pot smokers to follow.
October 10, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Improve Your Garden Landscaping With These Six Tips

Who says your decorating skills should be limited to your indoor space only? Put them to test by following these tips for the ultimate outdoor garden landscape!
October 9, 2018
Matt Lee