Grass fed, pasture raised, organic, free range. When it comes to making conscious choices about how we eat, many of us tend to throw those words around. But do you actually know what they mean? Come to find out, a majority of Americans do not. A study showed that about 70% of the population doesn’t Read More >>
The Difference Between Organic Seeds and Heirloom Seeds
It’s that time of year again…yep, time to order seeds for your garden. Wahoo! If you are new to gardening, you have probably heard people toss around the words “organic” and “heirloom,” but have you ever wondered what each one meant? Before you buy your seeds, I thought I’d give you a quick rundown of Read More >>
Do Emotions Drive Your Food Purchases?
It’s no secret that the whole fair trade, organic, buy local movement is taking hold, but have you ever stopped to wonder why exactly? It seems like the obvious ethical thing to do, but it isn’t always easy when it means parting with more money than is in the budget. Still, lots of people, from Read More >>
Mavis Garden Blog – Pictures from My Winter Garden
Yesterday, was a good day. I spent a good 3 hours in the garden ripping out old garden boxes, moving dirt and pulling weeds. It’s amazing how quickly a garden can go downhill if you are not on top of things. Sure it may only be 45 degrees outside, but at least it’s not raining. Read More >>