Organic Gardening: Did you know that growing
foods organically keeps the mineral content high in plants, while conventional
farming practices can deplete minerals and trace minerals? Jim Meuninck,
a biologist and one of our expert columnists, writes about the health benefits
of organic gardening.
Ask the Plant Lady: How To Care for A Spider
Plant
The Black Elder Plant: Can It Be Used for
Medicinal Purposes?
Living Off the Land: Learn how to grow and
forage edible and medicinal plants, herbs and wildflowers. Read our interview
with Jim Meuinck, author of "Basic Essentials: Edible Wild Plants & Useful
Herbs." Jim has advice on how to find and grow plants that can improve your
health.
Herbal Secrets of the Rainforest: Read our
interview with Leslie Taylor author of "Herbal Secrets of the Rainforest."
When Leslie was 24, doctors said she had terminal cancer. Instead of accepting
their diagnosis, she turned to alternative and herbal medicine, and began
to investigate the healing properties of plants in the Amazon rainforest.
She recovered and founded The Raintree Group of companies, which specializes
in the development of over 100 rainforest botanicals. In this interview,
she talks about how rainforest plants can be used to cope with infertility,
arthritis, diabetes, and depression.
Stop Environmental Dangers In Your Home: Tips
and advice on preventing environmental dangers in your home from Chris and
Mary Deaton, of EcoConcern.
Ask the Plant Lady: Our expert plant columnist
and interior landscape consultant Robyn Wilkey has advice on growing African
Violets.
Our expert environmental columnist Candiss Ann Casto
has advice for mothers who want to know how to provide a safer living
environment for children who suffer from respiratory problems and asthma.
Tereza Marks, our expert environmental columnist,
writes about what we all can do about pesticide use.
One of our expert environmental columnists is Candiss
A Casto, Chief Meteorologist Wxforecast Services. This month, Candiss
answers your questions about buying a water purification system: how do you
know when you need one? How can you avoid being scammed into buying a system
you don't need?
Best Nature Spot: Nominate your favorite natural
spot. Where do you most love to enjoy nature?
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