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Mulch: A Gardener's Best Friend : Eat. Drink. Better.

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:11:55 -0700

From the page: "Bare, exposed soil rarely exists in nature, so why should it be in your garden? Mulching with an organic mulch like straw will build healthy soil, conserve water, and help keep weeds at bay. In other words, it creates less work for you! Mulch is truly a gardener�s best friend!"

Cabin Fever? Start Planning the Garden! : Eat. Drink. Better.

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:27:07 -0700

Start planning before you start planting - tips for planning your organic garden.

Compost 101: Don't Start a Garden Without It! : Eat. Drink. Better.

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:34:14 -0700

From the page: "No garden would be complete without its own natural recycling system, a compost pile. Without a way of dealing with compost, weeds and scraps are waste. But why create more trash when you can turn your garden and kitchen waste into valuable soil-building fertilizer?"

Growing Your Own Food: Green, Cheap, and Delicious : Eat. Drink. Better.

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:39:06 -0700

From the page: "One of the simplest ways to reconnect with nature is to dig right in and grow something. Gardening, on whatever scale you can, is a rewarding activity in many ways: not only will you get some sunshine and exercise, you can save a bundle on your grocery bill, and be in complete control of how your food is grown, from seed to plate. In a time when most of our food comes from halfway across the world, growing your own food right in your own backyard is a bold, but simple, step to reducing your carbon footprint and eating more sustainably."

PETA Re-launches 'McCruelty' Campaign Against McDonald's : Planetsave

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:28:23 -0800

From the page: "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recently re-launched the 'McCruelty' campaign against the fast food giant McDonald's, saying of their treatment of animals, "I'm hatin' it"

Exploring Raw Food: Juices and Smoothies : Eat. Drink. Better.

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:43:05 -0800

From the page: "This year, one of my new year�s resolutions was to eat more raw and living foods. I recently started attending a monthly raw food potluck and have been inspired by all the delicious recipes and information. I have learned that eating uncooked plant foods is healthy for several reasons: raw fruits and veggies contain lots of fiber, are packed with nutrients, and also retain many useful enzymes that cooking destroys."

HappyCow- Vegetarian Restaurants and Health Food Stores

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:11:54 -0800

Vegetarian restaurants & health food stores listing for Mendocino, California on HappyCow.net.

Food or Fuel? Both - with the Help of Saltwater Crops and Algae : Planetsave

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:05:54 -0800

From the page: "The ocean is a powerful force that covers most of our planet. But until recently, the rugged coastline hasn�t really been considered a source of farmable land due to salinity. Saltwater crops are being more carefully by scientists as a possible source of bio-fuels, an article in Science shows that developing saltwater crops in coastal and salty areas could help open up vast new areas of land previously thought unusable."

Is a California Statewide Ban On Clear Cutting Possible? : Planetsave

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:31:40 -0800

From the page: "In direct contrast to its predecessor, HRC has committed itself to preserving the remaining old growth forest on its property. Now, North Coast Earth First! is focusing on introducing a bill that will ban clear cutting in all of California.

Research quickly revealed assembly bill 2926, a bill proposed by Sally Lieber last April but killed in committee after heavy opposition from timber lobbyists."

Asteroid Andy

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:26:26 -0700

Asteroid Andy is a fun character who leads you through fun games. My favorite is the art machine!