Food & Water Watch is launching a campaign to ban the practice, which threatens our food, farm workers and the environment, with a new documentary by noted filmmaker Jon Bowermaster and a campaign video capturing shocked reactions from people who previewed the video last week in front of Whole Foods’ headquarters in Austin, Texas. Read more…
The heat wave may have caught many gardeners by surprise, as the searing temperatures cause struggling transplants to wilt just when they should be starting their summer growth spurt. Even well-established garden plants and landscape shrubs can be set back during a heat wave. Fortunately there are some simple measures Read more…
A season of rain is as trying as a season of drought. Excess rain creates gooey soil, which is no fun for planting if you are a human and no fun for growing if you are a plant. Roots need air, and day after day of rain can fill all the Read more…
Cucumbers plants that are stressed during the growing season may produce fruit that is bitter flavored. Commonly a lack of water or temperatures too cold or too hot cause cucumbers to bear bitter tasting fruit. But some cucumbers may have a slightly bitter flavor by nature. Cucumbers contain organic compounds Read more…
This project is so simple — simply chop the celery stalks from the base of the celery you bought from the store and use as you normally would. Instead of tossing the base, rinse it off and place it in a small saucer or bowl of warm water on or near a Read more…
Some people aren’t blessed with a green thumb and can find themselves struggling to keep their plants alive. Here is a quick troubleshooting guide to common gardening mistakes. 1. Plant varieties aren’t zone compatible Symptoms: Perennials and biennials are not returning the following year. Annuals are not thriving despite good garden Read more…
Most of us who are growing a garden right now can commiserate with one another over the persistent problem of squash bugs (otherwise known as leaf-footed beetles or stink bugs) ravaging our summer squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and winter squash! This awesome garden hack is a total game-changer! Until now, we’ve been Read more…
It’s spring and it’s an ideal opportunity to consider how to keep the reptiles out of your home. As much as we would prefer not to consider snakes, we have to avoid potential risk now that the climate has warmed up and the critters are coming out of hibernation. Since Read more…
Infestation of fleas is one of the most common problems with dogs. This problem becomes more concerning when it happens with pet dogs as it can infect the entire environment of the home. In such condition, even the most responsible pet owners try to find ways to get rid of the Read more…
It may seem like ants would eat anything, but you’d be surprised by how many natural deterrents there are! You don’t have to risk your kids or your own safety with those chemical pesticides. And the best part? Most of these items would leave your house smelling great, too! 1. Read more…