Category Archives: Organic gardening

Control Your Garden Pests Organically!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by rsingram

If you garden, you must wonder what to do when the Bugs invade! It is a dilemma, let them eat the fruit of your labor…or…fight back!  The only problem is, is that most advertized bug killers are poisonous chemicals.  So … Continue reading →

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The Chemical Creep!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by rsingram

Why should we be concerned about chemical creep? The Huffington Post recently (May 2013) published an article called; Chemical Creep: How Chemicals Are Creeping into Your Food, And Your Body? This article talks mostly about BPA’s, phthalates as well as … Continue reading →

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Get Rid of the Chemicals!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by rsingram

How to get rid of harmful chemicals in our homes is a quandry that we have all had! Whether it be poisonous pesticides, paint products, cans of gasoline, solvents or things as simple as soaps and dish detergents, they all … Continue reading →

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How Many Different Ways Are There To Compost?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by rsingram

The local Payson Community Garden recently held a “How to” class for Composting! Glen McCombs from Plant Fair Nursery here in Payson provided the basic information for everyone to digest (pun intended!).  I am going to outline a few of … Continue reading →

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Do our eating and drinking habits affect our Health?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by rsingram

Duh?…Of course they do! One of the most publicized political events concerning health and food is being played out in New York City. New York City Mayor Bloomberg recently spearheaded an effort to ban large soft drinks over 16 ounces … Continue reading →

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