Soil tests are important when you’re starting a new garden, but interpreting the results is not always easy!
Community Health: How Does Your County Rank?
March 31, 2011 By
The 2011 County Health Rankings look at various factors that impact community health. Each county was ranked against other counties in their state. How does your county rank? County rankings tell us that where we live matters to our health. Typically, urban counties are the least healthy because of higher poverty rates and lack of [...]
Vegan Earth Day: New Tradition Connects Veganism and Earth Day
March 31, 2011 By
Vegan Earth Day presents a new tradition that celebrates the link between veganism and a healthy environment.
Seeds of Change Sowing Millions Project: Free Seeds for You!
March 30, 2011 By
Seeds of Change is starting off their Sowing Millions Project by giving away 100 million seeds. The seeds are available to organizations and individuals. The Sowing Millions Project is based on the philosophy that fresh food brings people together and bonds communities. To back up their philosophy, Seeds of Change is giving away 100 million [...]
Organic Farm Group Sues Monsanto, Seeking Protection From GMO Contamination
March 30, 2011 By
Acting on behalf of more than 50 organic farmers and seed dealers, the Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) has brought suit against biotech agricultur giant Monsanto.
It’s a preemptive suit, designed to ensure that Monsanto can’t sue the farmers and seed dealers once the inevitable happens and genetically modified (GMO) pollen contaminates their crops.
The USDA has recently approved GMO sugar beets and alfalfa; upwards of 90 percent of the US corn and soybean crop were already GMO.
A Malaysian Twist on Tea
March 30, 2011 By
I’d like to share a nice twist on hot tea that I discovered while staying in Malaysia. It’s simple: hot black tea, with evaporated milk.
Dulce Vegan: Atlanta’s Newest Vegan Bakery
March 30, 2011 By
Until now, Atlanta folks could only snag the Dulce Vegan’s amazing baked goods at local festivals, but soon we’ll be able to pop by their brick and mortar shop!
