“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead Victory Gardens were a concept started during the W.W. II era as a means to help with the food shortages created from the war. Nearly 20 million Americans grew Victory Gardens […]
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Healthy Food Company Links
Well, it’s been a very long time since I’ve posted on this blog but with fall upon us, I always feel a little more energized and productive. I’ve been looking through past issues of Vegetarian Times, looking for recipes and ideas and thought it might be kind of fun to compile a list of websites […]
Organic Resources
Here are some links to organic resources on the internet. It’s a starting point for more information and associations on organic farming and sustainable agriculture. ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural […]
Wildcrafted vs Organic Herbs
Organic is always the best, right? As an herbalist, I have mixed views. First, let’s define the three different growing classifications for herbs. Commercial: These plants are farm raised, non-organically. Typically fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides are used. Produces nice, large plants, but laden with chemicals that have been absorbed into the plant. Why would we use these […]