Fall colors bring joy as the heat of Summer fades to the chill of Winter. It also brings mounds of dead leaves to your yard and garden which can make even the most beautiful of landscapes look unkempt. Thus comes the tedious task of almost daily raking. Don’t let this task because a literal pain …
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Do We Still Need Fluoride in Our Drinking Water? | Eartheasy Blog
With mounting evidence that topical fluoride is better for teeth, a case before a California court aims to end water fluoridation across the U.S. You’ve no doubt been told by your dentist the importance of fluoride for preventing tooth decay. In addition to fluoride toothpaste, most dentists advise drinking fluoridated water to prevent cavities. Some …
Rhubarb: The Unsung Hero of the Spring Garden |14 Recipes|
Many years ago my father-in-law was perplexed and then soon elated when he discovered a hearty, leafy green growing in his garden. He didn’t remember planting anything there, but soon realized that this large plant was one of his favorite vegetables – rhubarb. Rhubarb, of which ONLY the stem or stalk is eaten, is a …
Diatomaceous Earth: Non-toxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Warmer weather brings sunny days, Spring rains, greener pastures and. . . pests. Silver fish, ants, gnats, beetles, spiders are a few of the more common and annoying but less dangerous ones. Fleas, ticks and bed bugs are harmful to people and animals because they spread disease. Aphids and ants can wreak havoc on your …
Preparing Vegetable Garden Beds for Spring
I wish that were my garden. . . The end of April is here and I’ve not so much as raked the dirt in my one new garden bed. There is a pile of pre-cut landscape timbers waiting to be put together into six more garden beds and a garden plot BEGGING to be leveled. …
Infographic: Choosing the Best Compost Method #gardensthatmatter
By Amy on Gardens That Matter What is the best compost method? In this infographic, discover the methods successful composters are using in their homes and gardens. If you want to compost, there’s a way to do it no matter where you live! On-site or off, inside or out, simple or complex, this flowchart can help you …