(NaturalNews) The FTC and FDA are terrorizing Dr. Andrew Weil over his true statements about the immune-boosting properties of astragalus. According to the FDA, astragalus has no antiviral or antibacterial properties whatsoever and is of absolutely no use in the human body. Sound bizarre?
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The following is a top 10 list of easy-to-grow vegetables and their recommended varieties.
Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.
Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.
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The Future is Abundant
A Guide to Sustainable Agriculture
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Northwest Nut Crops
Nuts can be an important element in a balanced diet. They are rich in protein, oils and carbohydrates, and can serve as a substitute for animal protein. There are nut trees adapted to almost every part of the Pacific Northwest, including [...] Read more »

February 26, 2009
Drought a Growing Threat to World Agriculture, Food Production
By Andrew Burger, filed under Climate Change and Politics, Editorial Rants, Environmental, Environmental News, Environmental Resources, Global Warming News, Global Warming Resources, Government, International, Policy, Politics, Renewable Energy, Solutions, United Nations
Drought is a growing threat to agriculture and food supply
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A non-profit organization that endorses the Bio-Intensive method, used to develop urban and rural community projects.
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Includes discussions of marketing and economics, orchard design, and cultural considerations, including crop varieties, site selection, site preparation, soil fertility, weed control, and pest management (insects, diseases, and vertebrates)
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Contains diverse informative materials for organic tree fruit production and marketing
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A brief discussion of some special considerations for organic small grain production
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The emphasis of this publication is on research into organic herb production in the U.S and implications for herb production under the National Organic Program regulations.
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I realized today as I was planting the last of my perennials from a greenhouse sale that I had strawberry plants that needed a home before winter. The plants also spread and produced runners with plants during the summer and I was puzzled on what to do. Should I plant them outdoors and [...] Read more »

A four foot square may still be too big for your yard if you live in a townhouse or an apartment but don’t give up. Even in a tiny space like a balcony or a patio, you can still grow your own vegetables.

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If you love to cook, there’s nothing more satisfying than stepping out of the kitchen and into an herb garden to pick your own fresh herbs. Essential ingredients in recipes from around the world, herbs awaken our our palates and appetites with the flavor, character and aromas they add to any dish.
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Did you know that half of every crop harvested is thrown away?
If a farmer grows 100,000 pounds of tomatoes, usually about half of them (50,000 lbs) must be thrown away. This is because if a tomato is slightly misshapen, discolored, too small (or too big), or blemished in any way, it will not meet the [...] Read more »