If you’re anything like me, late summer sneaks up and suddenly you’re staring at a garden bed that’s half done producing tomatoes and half just sitting there, empty and a little sad. The good news is you don’t need months to get another round of fresh veggies going before the cold really sets in. There’s […]
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There is something almost magical about walking out into your backyard, snipping a handful of basil, pulling up a handful of carrots, and knowing that in about twenty minutes, all of it will be on your dinner table. No packaging, no mystery miles traveled, no wondering what was sprayed on it last Tuesday. Just food
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Regenerative Food – When Organic Isn’t Enough I almost gave up on gardening. Trying to grow food in Florida sand — organically — felt like a battle I couldn’t win. Year after year, I leached my soil and left it bare, hoping solarizing would help. It didn’t. I was doing what I thought was right,
Is it possible to find sustainable meat? And where can we buy it? Every meat-lover who actually cares for the environment and animal welfare might have asked himself at least once these questions. In this article, I chat with Adam Steele, a butcher, meat processor, and hunter, to find out what kind of meat is
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Let’s debate and examine the benefits of both ends of the spectrum, from plant-based to carnivore (plant-based vs animal-derived food products), and ultimately discover some middle ground! In this article, you will learn: The benefits and drawbacks of a plant-based eating lifestyle The benefits and drawbacks of a carnivore diet, or other meat heavy diets
The Pegan diet is a somewhat new way of eating that has grabbed my attention lately. But what can you eat on a Pegan diet? What is the Pegan diet? Created by functional medicine specialist Dr. Mark Hyman, this diet is said to be a combination of two apparently very distant ways of eating, the
In our ever-evolving world, conscious consumer choices play a pivotal role. For those who cherish a good steak or burger, finding sustainable meat has now become more than just about flavor – it’s about health and the environment. With the plethora of marketing terms and labels, how does one ensure they’re choosing the best? Enter
Aphids and other predatory insects are taking over your garden, but you don’t want to use nasty pesticides to get rid of them? I totally get you! Indeed, pesticides are not only bad for your long-term health, but they can also be poisonous if you inhale them during use. Besides, they are bad for the
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I’m excited to finally share with you my cheap garden raised beds project! I wanted my garden beds to look great, but I didn’t want to spend a fortune. Therefore, I came up with the best way to create these raised beds affordably at home! How to make Cheap Garden Raised Beds? Social Media Channels
These are 8 Spring Vegetables that I am growing in my Central Florida garden. I will share with you the species of these veggies as well as some tips specific to growing them in your Zone 9 garden! 1. Tomatoes The first vegetable to grow in zone 9 is tomatoes. Right now, four tomato plants
