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Take Action On The First Annual Plant A Seed Day

Catherine Sherriffs

For the first time, a national campaign takes place this week encouraging children, teachers, and families to invest in a greener, healthier future by planting a seed. The hope is that Plant a Seed Day will teach kids that growing real food is both powerful and essential. Launched by Kimbal Musk and Big Green, Plant…

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Seeds That Need An Early Start In The Growing Season

Fellow gardeners, the growing season is very near. By now, you’ve likely decided what you want to grow and have already selected your seeds. Gather your tools and roll up your sleeves, because it’s already time to give some of your future plants the start they need to flourish. The following are just some of…
March 15, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Add Color To Your Decor With These Five Houseplants

Houseplants are an excellent addition to any interior decor. People are spending more time indoors than ever before, so bringing the outdoors in helps us connect with Mother Nature while adding pops of green or other vibrant colors to our spaces. They tide avid gardeners over during the colder months, and many houseplant varieties have…
March 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Study Finds CO2 Emissions Are Dropping In 18 Countries

With so many worrisome reports about climate change, there’s finally some half-decent news where the environment is concerned. A study has found CO2 emissions have dropped in 18 countries that have strong policies. The research appears in the journal Nature Climate Change. It reveals that countries moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy…
March 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

What You Need To Know About Starting Seeds

The mountains of snow outside may not seem to be getting any smaller, but the days are getting longer, meaning both spring and seed-starting days are just around the corner! While it still may be a tad too early yet to start most seeds for the garden, now is an excellent time to consider what…
March 6, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Studies Point To Biochar As A Solution To Environmental Issues

If there is a magical, organic substance that can be added to the soil for better crop quality and higher yields, it just might be biochar. Gardeners around the world are treating their plants to it, and ongoing research is finding different ways we can use it to our advantage. Biochar’s Many Benefits It all…
March 1, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Craving Simplicity? Air Plants Could Be The Answer

There is a houseplant for everybody; even those who don’t have the greenest of thumbs or a whole lot of time or space. Versatile and easy to grow, air plants (Tillandsia) are gaining in popularity in homes around the world. What Are They? They’re called air plants because they don’t need soil or very much…
February 27, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Hemp Produces Pollen The Bees Love

Hemp may be an unexpected hero when it comes to saving declining bee populations. A recent study, believed to be the first of its kind in cannabis fields, has found the pollinators love the so-called wonder crop! The timing couldn’t be better; the 2018 Farm Bill has opened the door to commercial hemp farming in…
February 22, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Indoor Gardening and Repotting Houseplants

The colder months can be anxious ones for keen gardeners who want to get their hands dirty again. If you’re one of them, don’t let the snow and cold get you down. It is the perfect time to consider repotting your houseplants! Wintertime is ideal for moving indoor plants into bigger or better homes. When…
February 20, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

The Differences Between Hemp and Marijuana

A truck pulls over at a weigh station at the East Boise Port of Entry in Idaho. During a routine check, state troopers open the trailer and find a green, leafy substance inside – almost 7,000 pounds of it. The trucker is arrested for marijuana trafficking; only he says it’s not marijuana. It’s hemp. True…
February 15, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Zero Waste Lifestyle: Regrowing Food From Kitchen Scraps

In the kitchen, a chopping block is a cruel place. Leftover bits and pieces of ingredients that don’t make the cut at mealtime are carelessly discarded. But did you know many of those scraps have more life to give, and that you can easily regrow food with them? Composting is most often touted as the…
February 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Cannabis Roots May Be Just As Therapeutic As The Rest Of The Plant

Marijuana is said to have many medicinal benefits; science has shown that the flowers of the cannabis plant can help people cope with chronic pain, nausea, and mental health issues. A lesser-known fact is that cannabis roots may also have potential healing powers. Rooted In History The possible benefits associated with cannabis roots is not…
February 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs