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How To Plant Your First Organic Vegetable Garden

Whether you pick a small spot in the backyard for a vegetable garden or you try container gardening, here are some tips for getting a successful harvest from your very first organic vegetable garden.

Reasons To Avoid Food Products From Factory Farms & Try Organic Instead

Do you know where the food you ate today originally came from? Chances are most of the food you eat comes from factory farms. Here are some reasons to consider buying organic food, or growing your own. It's healthier, among other things!

Are Color-Coded Bread Tabs The Best Way To Tell If Bread Is Fresh Or Not?

Do you squeeze bread on the store shelves in order to determine its freshness? Well, you don't really have to do that anymore for 3 reasons -- listed here. Plus, the facts behind those color-coded bread tags.

How Well Do You Know Your Cuts Of Beef?

Here are some insider secrets for choosing the right cuts of beef, plus tips for cooking beef based on the particular cut of meat.

11 Ways To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck When Shopping At The Local Farmers Market

A collection of tips to help you get the most out of your next shopping trip at the local Farmer's Market.

Do You Know What You’re Eating? Fish Like Orange Roughy & Chilean Sea Bass Have New Names!

As part of seafood marketing, they're renaming fish populations to increase sales! Will more interesting sounding names entice you to order it more? Personally, I'm trying to eat more sustainable fish. More about that here.

Diet Prepared Meals: Easy Take-And-Bake Meal Delivery Systems For Busy People

There are a number of take-and-bake options available these days. Each provides fast, healthy, meals to go. We will explore 5 of these meal delivery systems in depth, and mention a number of others worth considering. Each offers prepared meals -- whether you're just too busy to cook meals yourself or you're seeking a weightloss alternative.

Edible Weeds – Don’t Kill The Weeds In Your Yard, Eat Them!

Did you know that most weeds that grow in your yard are actually edible? Here are some of the foods that will grow themselves in your yard.

Urban Gardening: How To Grow Your Own Organic Fruits, Vegetables Or Herbs

Have you started gardening for groceries yet? I have. I'm starting with tomatoes and strawberries planted in containers. It's a form of urban gardening. Here's what you need to know to start your own urban garden project, plus LOTS of tips to save you time and money!

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