veganic gardening

12 Vegan Garden Tips

January 31, 2012 veganic gardening
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While I enjoy the quiet reflective time that winter brings, I can’t help but dream of spring. Here is a collection of spring/summer photographs from our veganic garden along with simple tips to help you plan out your spring, summer or fall veggie patch.

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Easy Healthy Guide to Sprouting

January 25, 2012 food & recipes
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Sprouts are a potent source of antioxidants and are alkalizing to the body. Both of these effects are essential for protecting against disease and strengthening the immune system.

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What’s Hiding in Your Organic Fertilizer?

December 17, 2011 health & nutrition
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It’s time to learn about the byproducts in your organic fertilizers, and the truly green alternatives you’ll find in your own backyard, or on the garden store shelf.

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Organic Growing: Supporting Animal Farms?

November 28, 2011 ethics
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If you’re truly interested in organic alternatives to chemical fertilizers, then it’s time to start scrutinizing organic growing practices and store-bought fertilizers a bit more carefully.

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Nettles: Health Tonic and Veganic Fertilizer

August 29, 2011 health & nutrition
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As a child, I remember fearing the prickles of these wild and rampant weeds. Little did I know that the sting of this plant was protecting a delicious green vegetable, a healing herb and a wonderful vegan-organic fertilizer.

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Holy Basil (Tulsi) for Stress Reduction & More (with growing instructions)

August 11, 2011 health & nutrition
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If you’re dealing with stress and interested in natural healing, you may have heard of the term “adaptogen.” If not, such as the name implies, adaptogens are a class of herb that literally helps you to adapt; to become more resistant to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.

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The Wonder of Worms

July 29, 2011 veganic gardening
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Growing up in the city, I thought worms were inert, mindless, slimy creatures simply providing an obstacle to jump over after a good rain. As I started down the path of veganic growing, worms became one of my favorite creatures in the garden. Now I know what any good gardener or farmer knows; worms are wonderful.

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EM & Bokashi – Veganic Probiotics for Insect Control & Healthy Soil

June 29, 2011 veganic gardening
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EM is easiest to describe as a probiotic for your soil. The mixture usually consists of a blend of bacteria and yeast which work in harmony to crowd out bad bacteria and bugs. It’s a compost boost, an insect deterrent and a natural fertilizer all in one.

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Garden Fun with Little Ones

March 30, 2011 Gentle World
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A few weeks ago, we had a super-fun day here in Shangri-La, as we hosted a gathering of aspiring little gardeners from the local Playcenter. Hoping to show these youngsters that it can be fun and exciting to eat (and grow!) fruits and veggies, we took them on a tour of the Shangri-La veganic gardens, [...]

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Gentle World’s Giant Pear!

March 30, 2011 Gentle World

Every now and then, our veganic growing program rewards us with a giant vegetable or piece of fruit… To give you some idea of the scale, the flower to the left is a magnolia, which usually measures between 6 and 8 inches across. (This one is still partially closed). It didn’t occur to us to [...]

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