Scientists at the Salk Institute have found further evidence that a natural compound in strawberries reduces cognitive deficits and inflammation associated with aging in mice. The work, which appeared in the Journals of Gerontology Series A in June 2017, builds on the team’s previous research into the antioxidant fisetin, finding it could help treat age-related mental decline […]
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Type in Your ZIP Code and Find Out!
Ever wonder what’s really in your tap water, and whether it is safe to drink? Now you can learn about every potentially harmful chemical in their drinking water and whether or not it is at a safe level in yours. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a new national Tap Water Database, the most complete […]
7 Creative Ways To Grow Vegetables
It’s never too late in the season to plan a new vegetable garden, even if it’s the heat of summer. You can always plant a fall garden or decide how you want to change your garden next spring. Growing your own vegetables gives you time to outside and it’s extremely satisfying to taste the results. […]
Is Your “Product of USA” Beef and Pork Really From Another Country?
Is the beef or pork that you buy at the grocery store marked Product of USA really from animals that were raised and slaughtered in another country? Under current USDA rules, multinational companies can sell meat raised and slaughtered abroad with a “Product of USA” label alongside truly domestic products raised by U.S. ranchers. Follow […]
How to Grow Malabar Spinach
I learned about this plant when my mom first showed it to me in her garden. She called it climbing spinach, and it was growing all over her garden. Others call it heat tolerant spinach, or vine spinach. Turns out that Malabar spinach is not an actual spinach plant. Basella alba is an edible perennial vine […]
How to Get Rid of Armyworms in your Garden
It’s so exciting when you spot your first red tomato of the season. But when you see an armyworm caterpillar in your vegetable garden, there is no time to spare. They can devour a tomato plant in record time. They don’t discriminate. They will eat the leaves and the fruit, red or green. They don’t […]
7 Organic Fertilizers You Might be Throwing Away
Buying organic fertilizer can be pricey. Did you know that there are ingredients you may be throwing away that can be used to fertilize your garden for free? We’ve put together a list of seven free ingredients that can be taken from the trash and converted to organic soil improvement treasure. Let us know if you’ve […]
DIY Mosquito Trap with a 3 or 5 Gallon Bucket
Are you getting eaten alive by mosquitos as the summer heats up? You don’t necessarily have to spend and arm and a leg on those expensive mosquito traps or misting services. There’s a solution that also works well and costs a lot less. Follow me
How to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard and Garden
We live deep in tick country. Fully half of the ticks here can infect a person with Lyme disease and they are out in force if the weather is halfway decent. If you’re planning to be outside and enjoy the summer, it’s just a battle you have to fight. Follow me
Useful Avocado Hacks Every Guacamole Lover Should Know
Sure, we have all eaten guacamole. But aside from Mexican food, have you ever eaten an avocado? If not, you should try them! Follow me
10 Herbs to Improve Gut Health and Digestion
Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. Herbs can help with digestion and gut health, which is key to your overall wellness. Why is the gut the key? Because up to 90% of our immune system resides in our gut. Keeping the gut in top shape is key to keeping the rest of your body […]
12 Fermented Foods to Add to Your Diet
You may have heard a lot about probiotics and how good they are for you. Did you know that eating fermented foods can give you the same benefits without taking a pill? And you can make them yourself if you have a few days and a desire to cook. Follow me