Veronica Karanja selling managu, a leafy green from Kenya, at a farmers market in Kent, Washington. Photo: Living Well Kent WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Nine thousand miles separate Veronica Karanja from her mother’s farm in Kenya and where she now farms in Kent,…
By American Heart Association News, HealthDay Reporter(HealthDay)WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Nine thousand miles separate Veronica Karanja from her mother’s farm in Kenya and where she now farms in Kent, Washington.Karanja’s expertise – and her vegetables that are culturally significant in Kenya – are…
This year, the UK’s premier organic farming conference, OF & G’s National Organic Integrated Crops (NOCC), returns as a live event on July 6 with a series of presentations, seminars and farm tours. NOCC is organized by OF&G (Organic Farmers and Growers), the largest certifier of organic soil…
by Melinda Myers Summer means hot and often dry weather for many gardeners. Keep your garden looking its best with less water and maintenance throughout the summer. Spread a layer of organic mulch like leaves, evergreen needles or woodchips on the soil surrounding plants. This helps keep plant…
It was the best hay crop dairyman Steve Perucchi had seen in his 60 years in Sonoma County. After he mowed the grass on his neighbors’ sheep ranch, it lay in thick, honey-colored rows deep enough to lose a child in.The hay belonged to Bodega Pastures, a lamb…
Garden paint isn’t just for fences or sheds – why not use it to zone your outdoor space? A colourful splashback will bring a whole new look to your alfresco cooking area.For this tile effect, you’ll need a sheet of MDF, cut to size, plus a pencil, stencil…
Around 70 million people in the United States suffer from sleep disorders. This is troubling to hear because sleep is the foundation for overall health. To help you on your journey for better sleep, we’ve found the best CBD oil for sleep. Finding a quality CBD oil can…
I’ll bet that in some corner of your toolshed or garage, an old hoe is leaning against a wall. A hoe that hasn’t seen use in a long, long time, having been replaced by, perhaps, a gasoline- or electric-powered tiller, chemical weed killers, or mulches.Hoeing is not much…
TO UTILISE her 44 hectare Meckering property in order to make an income, Steph Cutmore knew she had to get creative.Like many young families, Steph and her husband Luke wanted some acreage to raise their daughters Elara, 6, and Indie, 3, so they purchased a small rural property…
Sunflowers have a way of making gardens brighter and happier. They make beautiful and summery cut flowers for vases and bouquets. Sunflowers are also an excellent source of food for the wildlife in your area. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators will frequent the blooms for nectar. And birds…
