Archive for Editor's Corner
June 18, 2009 at 6:06 pm · Filed under Editor's Corner, News, Useful Methods ·Tagged ather, classic model, contraption, dear old dad, dirt, gardeners, good answer, good question, green thumb, herbs, hydroponic garden, magic box, nasa, nutrients, plants, seed kits, tiny area, vegetables, weeds
Father’s Day is fast approaching and there are many who are wondering what to get for their dear old dad. After all, what in the world do you buy for someone who seemingly has everything? That is a good question, and here is a good answer.
These pretty products which we will reveal are something that the man who has everything will simply adore. Whether the dad in your life is young or old, you can certainly find something for him here. Take the Black Classic model for instance. This little contraption has been tested by NASA and has aeroponic technology that allows plants to grow in water while supplying the nutrients and air that they need to survive. Even if your dad does not have a green thumb, he can grow things in this greeny agricultural magic box. There are several different seed kits to choose from, so you can ensure that you get him something that he really likes. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 14, 2009 at 2:14 pm · Filed under Editor's Corner, Useful Methods ·Tagged affordable solutions, Agriculture, balcony, couple nights, gardening stores, growing carrots, lush greens, new apartment, orchards, perennials, shady side, side windows, Soil, style of life, sweet smell, textures, vibrant flowers, window boxes, window sills, windstorm
One of our readers asked for adding his review about Growing Boxes to Agriculture Guide, his words : Recently my wife and I moved closer to the family in the city. We’ve both worked on farms our entire life but at our age it’s just getting too hard to maintain that style of life. Being a country boy that I am deep down inside ever since we moved into our new apartment the hardest adjustment has been the lack of garden. We’d spend hours in our old one with our lush greens, vibrant flowers and just the orchards of tree’s we used to own but that wasn’t the case anymore. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 27, 2009 at 12:06 pm · Filed under Editor's Corner ·Tagged albatross, Biodegradable waste, carcass, Environment, feathered friends, food sources, Global warming, Habitat, innocent bystanders, irresponsibility, Mother Nature, natural habitat, plastic junk, plastic trash, seabird, seabirds, steady stream, stomping grounds
How sad that Mother Nature’s innocent bystanders are often the ones who pay the ultimate price for society’s eco-irresponsibility. If the eyes are truly the windows to the soul, then imagine how heartbroken the seabird above must have been as it witnessed the transformation of its natural landscape into that of a plastic dumping zone.
Experts say that global warming is largely responsible for compromising the food sources of countless species around the world, so it’s hardly surprising that the unfortunate subject of our photo ended up dining on a steady stream of plastic waste. Hey, a bird’s gotta eat, right? In defense of our hungry seaside feathered friends everywhere, it can be Read the rest of this entry »
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April 25, 2009 at 4:58 pm · Filed under Articles, Editor's Corner ·Tagged american population, Beef, cloning, dairy products, FDA, food and drug administration, food industry, food safety, food supply, grilled steak, nutritional integrity, prime beef, real deal, sour puss, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Wal-Mart
Here you go — please enjoy this juicy-flavorful char-grilled steak. It’s my gift to you – I insist. No, you don’t owe me anything for it – it’s on the house. Looks really good, huh? Yup, it’s hot off the grill, seasoned with a phenomenal Read the rest of this entry »
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April 23, 2009 at 9:23 am · Filed under Articles, Editor's Corner ·Tagged bee populations, citizen scientist, environmental program, field observations, Great Sunflower Project, greener pastures, lawn chair, lifestyle adjustments, measurable progress, proactive, responsible lifestyle, sunflower project, white lab coats
Since it appears that there are quite a few new members aboard the Greenwala express, I’d like to revisit an environmental program that I touted back in March (please see original post here) because I think that it is so incredibly worthwhile. Many of us bemoan the state of the environment and yet feel that, aside from becoming more proactive and making eco-responsible lifestyle adjustments, we lack the necessary power to affect change on a grander scale. I may sound like a broken record when I talk incessantly about the value of taking baby steps toward greener pastures, and how over time, those actions morph into genuinely measurable progress, but here I am again, jumping up and down and saying, “YES!! It’s true! Every little bit helps!!!” Read the rest of this entry »
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April 23, 2009 at 9:19 am · Filed under Articles, Editor's Corner ·Tagged american diet, caustic soda, Corn Flakes, cornstarch, food companies, Frosted Flakes, Fructose, fructose corn syrup, grain products, high fructose corn, high fructose corn syrup, little sugar, oxygen atom, processed meats, Rice Krispies, sweet stuff, sweetening agent, true culprit
How I looooove sugar. Considering its 12 carbon-22 hydrogen-11 oxygen atom structure, I guess it’s hardly surprisingly that it can be so supportive in times of emotional need. There’s far more to a wee little sugar crystal than Read the rest of this entry »
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April 23, 2009 at 9:14 am · Filed under Articles, Editor's Corner ·Tagged animal flesh, cheeseburgers, cheesy goodness, child rearing, Dairy, dairy products, Diet food, fertility and sterility, fingernails, golden arches, Leaf vegetable, milk product, primal urge, toothpicks, Vasectomy
Men across the world with practically every conceivable cultural background would rather have 100% renewable bamboo toothpicks shoved underneath their fingernails and — yes — even submit to a full frontal body wax than be Read the rest of this entry »
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April 12, 2009 at 8:09 am · Filed under Articles, Editor's Corner, Mother Nature, Organic ·Tagged beet, beets, beholder, blueprint, cheek, conceivable variation, dracula, eyeliner, grocery store, healthy glow, hefty price tag, lipstick, main squeeze, mascara, Natural cosmetics, pennies on the dollar, personal care products, punch line, staple, sun goddess, vegetable glycerine, winter season
Imagine being in a room jam-packed full of women and shouting out, “What is the one makeup staple that you simply can’t do without?” It wouldn’t be surprising if countless different responses were uttered because the preferences of awoman are about as unique as the blueprint of her face. Some might declare “mascara!” while others will insist that it’s a trade-off between lipstick or eyeliner…but then again, you’re likely to hear every conceivable variation in between. Who really knows what the very best, most essential product is – the answer is really in the mind of the beholder… Read the rest of this entry »
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April 12, 2009 at 7:48 am · Filed under Articles, Editor's Corner, Organic, Seeds, Vegetative Production ·Tagged indoor gardening, low-cost gardening, Organic sprouts
This afternoon, I whipped up the greenest lunch in my culinary history to date. Seriously, it was squeaky green with an extra side of leaves. By happy coincidence, it involved no meat, the production of which takes an enormous toll Read the rest of this entry »
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Agricultural Biodiversity 