A recent survey shows that the average American eats about four salads weekly. 62% of Americans claim that salad is part of their regular diet. Lettuce may be one of the cheaper items in the produce section, but at $3 a head (and prices keep rising), lettuce alone for...
It’s easy for home gardeners to cultivate a lush lawn and garden without resorting to the chemical fertilizers and pesticides that threaten our waters, wildlife, families, and pets. Common sense, good garden practices, natural fertilizers, and alternative...
I believe anyone and everyone is capable of practicing vermicomposting (worm composting). Even those limited on space, living in a small apartment. Whether you’re creating soil for an entire farm or your houseplants and windowsill herb garden, the benefits are...
Now, more than ever, is a great time to grow your own food! Granted, we say that a lot, but this time we really mean it. The quick-growing veggies we mention in this blog will help you spend more time at home and less time at the grocery store. Be sure to share what...
An herb garden is one of the easiest gardening projects for beginners — and one of the most rewarding. You don’t even need to leave the house and step into 95-degree California heat! With the right preparation and equipment, herbs grow just as well indoors as...
