You may have heard about compost and the benefits that can occur. Compost is a mixture of different organic substances that can be recycled, such as yard clippings, leaves, twigs, and kitchen waste. As long as the items can be decomposed, then it can be used in compost. Many people have started using organic material [...]
Archive for the 'Gardening' Category
A while back, NASA found that common houseplants help fight indoor pollution. NASA had been researching ways to keep the atmosphere in space stations clean and inhabitable for humans, and in the process found something that can be used here on Earth to keep our own habitats cleaner and more breath-friendly. Some indoor plants and [...]
Spring is just around the corner! As the winter drags on, we longingly look outside for hints that our garden is still there, buried beneath snow, but waiting patiently for warm air and cleansing rains. If you are starting to think spring, and think gardens, it’s time to think about what it will take to [...]
Local and seasonal
Although not actually written into the legal standards that govern organic food, the majority of organic growers support local food initiatives, which encourage consumers to buy their food locally and seasonally. The organic community supports local food initiatives such as farmers markets, where farmers sell their own produce usually in monthly gatherings held [...]
Biodiversity
Encouraging natural biodiversity is an inherent aim of organic farming, not only in the greater environment in which the farm exists, but also in terms of the kind of crops and livestock that are being farmed. Organic farmers often grow unusual varieties of fruits and vegetables that are fast disappearing from our countryside, and they [...]