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40 Years of Compost
April 1st, 2013Bob Dickey is an energetic 74-year-old with an infectious laugh. His love of organic gardening is clear—he speaks of compost, earthworms, microbes, and full sun with the zeal of the truly converted. His excellent health and a youth that belies his age make a compelling argument for the merits of a diet heavy on the homegrown fruits and veggies.
Inspired by Silent Spring, master gardener Bob Dickey grows vegetables the old-fashioned way
Keep Safe During Gardening Season
August 1st, 2012To avoid and reduce injuries this summer:
>> Be sure to warm up/stretch as you would before any physical activity.
>> Wear gardening gloves (to reduce blisters) and kneepads, or use a foam cushion to make it more comfortable and less traumatic for knees.
Eating in Season
June 1st, 2012Foods that are in season contain peak nutrients and generally put less of a dent in your budget than those purchased out of season. Whether you want to grow your own fresh produce in your backyard, stop by a farmers market, or shop at your local grocery or co-op, the following hints and tips lead you to the freshest produce and where to find it.
Summer Produce
For health, quality, and costSpring Greening
April 1st, 2012While temperatures slowly begin to rise and the snow has melted away, for many people, it’s time to start planning this year’s garden. And really, is it ever too early to begin planning for an abundant harvest? Whether you view gardening as a necessity for healthy, sustainable food, or as a pleasant past-time activity, gardening truly is for anyone and everyone!
The many benefits of gardening.Turning Back to the Land
November 1st, 2011Aromatic coffee brews quietly, filling the small café at Mazopiya with a rich, morning scent. The warm drink is especially welcomed today, as the light drizzle outside rings in the cold season at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) reservation in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Organic garden provides tribal concept marketEating In Season for Health, Quality, and Cost
July 27th, 2011Foods eaten in season contain peak nutrients and generally put less of a dent in your budget than if purchased out of season. Whether you want to grow your own fresh produce in your backyard, stop by a farmers market, or shop at your local grocery or co-op, the following hints and tips lead you to the freshest produce and where to find it.
Summer--for most of us it's the season of fun, a time to get out of our homes and enjoy the sunlight. In addition to the bright summer days, many delicious and unique foods are in season.![[title]](http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_thumb/article/Eatinginseason.jpg "[title]")
Plant a Seed, Grow a Community
July 27th, 2011What better way to integrate yourself into the great outdoors than to join a community garden? Or start your own?Get Your Garden Ready
March 1st, 2010With spring just around the corner, it’s not too early to start working in the garden.
* Add compost and nitrogen to soil to ensure vigorous plant growth. Blood meal, fish meal, alfalfa meal, soybean meal, and cottonseed meal are excellent organic nitrogen sources.Get Growing!
June 1st, 2009My fascination with growing food started in the third grade, when the entire class grew tiny tomato plants on the windowsill of our classroom. The plants died before sprouting any fruit, but my interest in gardening took root. Since then, I’ve had many more successes in the garden: strawberries, melons, fresh salad greens, and yes, even tomatoes.
Big or small, a garden can hlp you cultivate a healthy body and calm mind.In Your Own Backyard
April 1st, 2009The typical patient at the Environmental Health Clinic at New York University comes in concerned about the water flowing from her tap, the air she breathes, and the chemicals her kids are exposed to at home. Sound familiar? The list of environmental health concerns seems to grow everyday, along with the clinic’s roster of clients.
Reduce the toxins in your environment with these close-to-home solutions.
