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Which Plants Remove Indoor Air Toxins ? … Science Daily Reports

Growing plants indoors helps condition our inside air by removing CO2 and other airborn chemicals. So in addition to our indoor winter herb pots – chives, basil, parsley, and cherry tomatoes, you  might want to consider some of these plants which are identified today in “Science Daily”
ScienceDaily (Nov. 5, 2009) — Air quality in homes, [...]

Alert! Salmonella in Green Onions From Mexico! … Another Reason To Choose Local Produce

Yuk!! In the headlines again! Some agri-business has shipped tainted veggies around the country. Here’s an article with specifics from a Michigan Paper. It just reinforces the neeed to build local food resiliencey and safety by choosing locally or regionally grown foods. The picture on the left is an image of the hardy little germ.

On the Radio

Find out about Radio Boston’s segment, Eating Locally Grown Food, with host Jane Clayson. Part of the discussion is about how we will “manage that part of the food puzzle.” Listen to the Radio Boston segment now.

Something Learned at a Sunday Potluck

Interest in locally grown foods is rising, which may mean more fresh fruits and vegetables in our diet. And more fruits and vegetables in our diet will be a good defense, for statistics show heart disease, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes have been on the rise for decades.
Some of these statistics were shared by author [...]