Best Berries

Go for Blueberries!
They’re high in health benefits
Blueberries possess the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit because they are rich in antioxidants like anthocyanin, vitamin C, B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper (an effective immune builder and antibacterial), selenium, zinc, and iron (promotes immunity by raising hemoglobin and oxygen concentration in blood). These nutrients [...]

Natural Garden Care

Tend your Garden Organically
Luci Wilson, garden consultant from Peaceful Valley Farm, a California-based supplier of organic farming and gardening supplies, recommends gardeners keep a “garden first aid kit” on hand in order to target problems when they are new and more manageable. It’s much better to use just a little spray on a beginning infestation [...]

Picnic Wines

Wines to enjoy as the mercury rises
by Linda A. Thompson-Odum

Wine typically doesn’t make most summer beverage lists. Instead, people reach for beer or frozen cocktails as the weather warms. However, with the vast collection of worldwide wines available, many varieties are perfect for summer’s heat and lighter cuisine.
A good summer wine selection is one that [...]

Sustainable Choices for Flooring

Smart & Beautiful Floors
If you’re building or remodeling this spring, there are more choices than ever before when it comes to sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Choices in flooring materials, for example, can help to preserve our forests and other resources, and cork and bamboo tops this list.
DID YOU KNOW?
For flooring, bamboo is [...]

Outdoor Living Spaces

Make the living area outside your home as stylish as the inside
The economy of the past few years has introduced the “staycation” trend, and this year, designers are eager to give homeowners more ways to make at-home leisure a destination. The current trend has homeowners creating lush, relaxing, resort-like exteriors furnished with outdoor all-weather furniture, [...]

Composting: The Basics

Reduce your waste and nourish your garden
Think twice before you toss those kitchen scraps in the trash! The same foods that nourish your body can also nourish your lawn and garden. Start a compost pile to create rich organic material to feed your soil.
Getting Started
Choose a level area with good drainage that gets half-day sun. [...]