When most people clean their house, they’re actually doing more harm than good. While they may be killing off bacteria and germs, they’re actually exposing their families to harmful chemicals and toxins in the process. But thankfully, there are ways to clean without exposing your…
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 Heather Callaghan Chemical pesticide exposure happens… If you live nearby a farm you know what it feels like. Spraying happens. If it’s not aerosol spraying high up in the sky or wafts from crop dusting – it’s being sprayed while inside a locked, pressurized…
Image by Chiot’s Run, shared under a Creative Commons Licence We’ve all become a little more eco-conscious and most of us are aware that limiting our use of toxic chemicals will help the environment. This thinking can be extended to our garden and there are…
Water softeners have become a popular item for many homeowners who live in areas where hard water deposits coming from their tap water can negatively everything from plumbing to appliances. Since most of us don’t need to worry about whether or not our supply of…
Natural Blaze Every good gardener knows that it can be a continual and trying process of trial and error. Movie and book montages depict a little work, a little dirt, and voila! food for all. But anyone who has tried has learned the work that…
By Healthy Food Team Clean your oven in two steps: First you have to clean the oven from the inside and then the window. Things you are going to need for the cleaning: A towel A small bowl Vinegar Water Spray bottle Baking soda The…
By Michelle Toole Growing a home garden is a great way to stay away from harmful pesticides and chemicals that are poison to your body. You have complete control over what goes into your food, and you don’t have to frantically scan a list of…
By Heather Callaghan DEET is a heavy-duty toxin to be spraying on clothes and especially highly absorbable skin. Not all natural skin repellent combos work to keep mosquito bites at bay. Mesh curtains, candles, bug lights – all of the above – offer minimal protection…
You might be realizing that most of the products out there that aren’t made organically or naturally contain a lot of toxic chemicals. Not only that, many of these products can be harmful to our environment in a number of ways. Making things yourself not…
By Jonathan Parker With early plants coming up strong and spring in full swing (except for some northern states, sorry folks) it’s probably time to start considering protecting your garden from pests. The negative effects and safety issues of pesticides have been frequently addressed. With…
