By J Herman If you’re looking for a cool drink on a hot day, an age-old drink called switchel just might be the recipe for you. Switchel was the drink that hardworking farmers would use to quench their thirst after work in the hot, sweaty…
By Heather Callaghan Life is rough and then you have college debt – plus rent. Or, university debt with the privilege of the naked roommate conundrum. Of course that does not include all the other myriad costs of living and learning in the modern Western…
By J Herman Raspberries are great for everything from fresh eating, cooking and jam. And believe me when I say, thehomegrown stuff absolutely destroys anything you could buy in the store, with much stronger flavor. This isespecially true if you’re turning your raspberries into jam,…
By Amanda Froelich It’s always a perfect occasion to ‘pay it forward.’ When floral designer Shawn Chamberlain was caring for wildflowers outside of a hospice in Idaho, she noticed a young mother looking through a window. Wishing she could do something to life the young…
By Daisy Luther Let’s talk about poverty. I don’t mean the kind you’re talking about when your friends invite you to go shopping or for a night out and you say, “No, I can’t. I’m poor right now.” I don’t mean the situation when you’d…
We all like a dessert, but we all don’t have the pleasure of eating it. Whether it be a food allergy or a weight problem fear no more, this banana bread will have you drooling. Most people love banana bread; it is a food staple…
by Sustainable Pulse The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), lodged an appeal last week to South African Agriculture, Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Senzeni Zokwana, against the general release approval of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) maize, MON87460 granted by the Executive Council (EC): GMO Act….
The gorgeous, eco-friendly home costs only $133 per square foot to build. By Amanda Froelich Hemp is making a major comeback around the world. In the US, five states have legalized the recreational use of cannabis, and hemp-based building materials are now gaining in popularity….
Credit: Inhabitat By Amanda Froelich Here’s another development worthy of applause: A Dutch start-up has developed a way to use living plants as a continuous source of clean energy – all that is needed is a light source, carbon dioxide, water, and a field or…
By Heather Callaghan The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is using the Midwestern poultry avian flu outbreak as an opportunity to decree new requirements for chicken farmers. These newly released rules – in case of a potential event – have prompted small family…
Credit: ABCNews Fenway Farms will provide organically-grown food from its rooftop garden for menu items at the EMC Club. By Amanda Froelich America’s ‘Most Beloved Baseball Park’ is paving way for a new American dream by ‘going organic’ and serving fans more nutritious fare from…
By David Benjamin Have you ever been to someone’s home and they have all the shoes by the front door outside of the house? I have had several friends mostly from eastern and/or Asian families who do this. I always found it interesting personally considering…
By Daisy Luther It’s Independence Day! The 4th of July! Burgers! Picnics! Fireworks! That’s what it’s all about, right? Go, America! Actually, no, there probably weren’t any hotdogs cooking on the grill on Independence Day in 1776. When the founding fathers of our nation signed…
Just when you think domiciles can’t get any tinier… How far would you be willing to go to live like this? –Natural Blaze [do_widget id=text-16] Purchased for $950 off Craigslist, Greenfield’s 50-square-foot tiny home is ultra-teeny compared to many tiny homes we’ve seen. He is…
It happens to all gardeners. One day you wake up and realize your tomato plant’s leaves are yellow and you have no idea why. That’s okay – there’s a reasonable explanation for each symptom and a natural remedy. Use the infographic below to understand what…
By Daisy Luther There are a lot of different ways to go about building your pantry. While each style has its pros and cons, I think that adhering to any one strategy alone leaves some gaps in your food preparedness. Personally, I’m a fan of…
By Joshua Krause As a child, I used to travel to Texas every summer to visit some of my relatives. Every time I showed up for a week or more, there were certain conditions there that were consistent from year to year. There was always…
By David Benjamin There are many fruits and vegetables that contain parts (seeds, stems, roots, leaves etc.) that we have been taught are not edible so we throw them away. We see our parents throwing these food scraps away growing up and we think nothing…
By ANYA V Vaseline is made of petroleum jelly which is basically a byproduct of the oil industry. Did you know that petroleum products are harmful to your health? Petroleum jelly forms a seal over the skin, thus disrupting the body’s ability to eliminate toxins through…
By Daisy Luther If you aren’t eating yogurt on a daily basis, you might be shortchanging your health. There’s no easier way to get some healthy bacteria into your system than to enjoy some rich, delicious, full-fat yogurt loaded of active cultures. If your gut…
