Grow Lavender For Its Many Wonderful Medicinal Properties

Lovely Lavender

Lavender is often associated with scented candles that encourage restful moods and relaxation. But these beautiful purple flowers are good for more than candles! For thousands of years, several different nations have taken advantage of all the benefits lavender offers. A Little History Egyptians were the first to cultivate lavender more than two thousand years […]

A Gardener’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency, Health, and Happiness

Grounded

About six years ago, Liz Zorab knew that something wasn’t right. She had gained weight, her hearing and vision were suffering, and her hair was falling out. Her health was rapidly deteriorating; she had no energy and spent 23 hours a day in bed. A trip to the doctor confirmed severe thyroid and mineral deficiencies, […]

Growing A Garden For Health and Well-Being

wellness garden

…and wildlife—a place to escape, explore and play. I didn’t value the health benefits of this opportunity as a child, but I do now. Health Benefits of Gardening A review…

Drink To Your Health By Growing A Green Smoothie Garden

green smoothie garden

Green smoothies are a delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. Super versatile, you can put whatever you want into them and drink them as a meal replacement or healthy snack. So why not find some space on your balcony or in the yard for a green smoothie garden? The concept […]

Magical Moss: Plant May Have Many Health And Medicinal Benefits

magical moss

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 […]

Not Enough Fruits And Veggies Grown To Keep The World Population Healthy

Grow more Fruits and Veggies

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 […]

New GMO Wave

Who opened the valve on GMOs? Wave after wave of fresh genetically modified foods and crops news have rolled over our news sensors in the past couple of weeks. Probably the most important is this announcement: No Scientific Consensus on GMO Safety Not a rumor. It’s a fact. The much bantered about scientists concur that […]