For the past 50 years or so, pushing for higher and higher crop yields without concern for nutrient levels has resulted in a dramatic decrease in the nutrient levels of [ … ]
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Biochar: Improve Soil and Reduce Global Warming
[social_buttons] In addition to supplementing the soil with sea minerals, Claverach Farm and Vineyard also adds biochar. Biochar is basically charcoal, but instead of being used for fuel, it’s used [ … ]
Sea Minerals: Improve Soil, Boost Nutrient Density of Food
[social_buttons]My employer, Sam Hilmer, is obsessed with soil. How obsessed? Let’s just say it’s best not to mention “silica” in his presence unless you have at least 30 minutes to [ … ]
Maintaining Healthy Soil: A Gardener’s Duty
Soil is one of a gardener’s most important resources, and preserving its health and vitality one of our most crucial responsibilities. Nourish the soil sustainably and you’ll be rewarded with [ … ]
Are Vegetables as Good for You as They Used to Be?
According to research published in The Journal of HortScience, produce now lacks not only the taste, but also the amount of nutrients it had just 50 years ago. Vegetables today [ … ]
Superfood Recipe: Kale Chips
This superfood can be found in most grocery stores all year round, but is truly in season from the middle of winter to the first part of spring. During this [ … ]
8 Easy Nutrition Tips to Combat Stress
Stress… it’s something we deal with on a daily basis. Some of us take it all in stride, others let it build up to the breaking point. When we experience [ … ]
Nutrient Study Challenges Raw Foodism
The raw food movement began with a fringe group of eaters in the mid 1970s and has since gained mainstream status along with other alternative diets such as veganism and [ … ]