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Not a Fish Fan – Try This Omega 3 Powerhouse Plant Instead

4 min read | Author - Casey Story

When we think of omega-3 fatty acids, our minds often go straight to fish such as salmon, sardines, and tuna. But what if you’re not a fan of fish? Or perhaps you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking for plant-based sources of this essential nutrient?

Enter common purslane (Portulaca oleracea), an unassuming, often overlooked leafy green with a serious nutritional punch. This wild-growing plant is one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, making it an excellent alternative for those who want the health benefits without seafood.

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Now more than ever, growing your own organic, kitchen garden is essential. With stay-at-home orders still in effect, and grocery store shelves still rather barren, there’s no time like the present to embrace gardening and increase your sustainability to help provide fresh, safe products for you can your family. No matter how much or how little space you have, anyone with a patch of sunlight can grow a bountiful kitchen garden. Here’s how.

The No Fail Veggie Anyone Can Grow and How to Do It

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you ready to be a successful potato gardener? This versatile starchy tuber is easy to grow and can be cultivated by anyone with great success, even the novice gardener. The best thing of all is that there are endless possibilities when it comes to growing potatoes so everyone can get in on the action.

Grow Your Own Hand Rescue Salve

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Gardening and health are intrinsically linked. You grow your own fruits and vegetables, so you begin to eat more whole, fresh food. You have to harvest, plant, and tend your garden, so you get more physical activity and daily doses of fresh air and sunshine. However, unless you wear gloves all the time, you probably also experience the dry, cracking hands that come from spending hours digging in the dirt. Thankfully, all the herbs needed to create this soothing hand salve, and make dried out hands a thing of the past, can be grown right in your garden.

Grow Your Own Apothecary: Medicinal Plants That Thrive Indoors

4 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Imagine feeling under the weather, perhaps with a scratchy throat or a tension headache. Instead of rummaging through a medicine cabinet stocked with store-bought remedies, you simply reach over to your windowsill, pluck a few leaves, and brew yourself a natural, healing tea. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s possible with a homegrown indoor apothecary!

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

3 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

The best gardeners in the world have learned from their mistakes, but there’s no reason to repeat them. Learn from the mistakes of others if you’re just getting started in gardening. You can avoid a lot of problems, save time, and prevent the sad death of plants by learning some common and easy-to-make gardening errors before you make them.

Best Veggies to Grow in Raised Beds

4 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

A raised bed is a great way to start a vegetable garden. It allows you to create the perfect environment for your veggies, with just the right soil mix and good drainage. You can generally grow any vegetables in this way, but some are superstar producers in a raised bed.

Always Plant This Kind of Fruit in Containers

4 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

Growing fruit is easier than it sounds, even in a limited space. There are several types of fruit that can be grown in pots. Container-grown fruit allows you to have a little orchard even if your outdoor space is limited to a patio or balcony. And, you can bring the pot in for the winter if you choose a fruit that is not hardy. Check out the best fruit varieties to grow in containers and some tips on how to get a good harvest.

Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk: And the Winner Is?

3 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Milk has been a dietary staple for centuries, but in recent years, many have questioned whether traditional cow milk is still the best option. As consumers become more health-conscious, new alternatives are emerging – including goat milk, which has been used worldwide for generations but is only now gaining mainstream popularity in the U.S.

The Easiest Way to Grow Herbs all Year Long

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

Container gardening is one of the easiest methods for growing herbs. Not only can you move the pots around to catch sunlight or give them a bit of shade, but you also have easy access to all your kitchen herbs right outside your backdoor. If you are in the middle of preparing dinner and realize that that spaghetti sauce needs a hint of fresh basil, you can simply step outside and cut a few leaves.

Food Safety Alert: Nationwide Shrimp Product Recall Intensifies

3 min read | Author - The Backyard Vitality Team

And… it has happened again. As of August 16, 2021, there have been nine reports of salmonella-related illnesses related to shrimp products sold by Avanti Frozen Foods India. Three of these people have been hospitalized. This multi-state outbreak is currently being investigated by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Illnesses have been reported in four states, Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, and Rhode Island.

Not a Fish Fan – Try This Omega 3 Powerhouse Plant Instead

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

The No Fail Veggie Anyone Can Grow and How to Do It

Grow Your Own Hand Rescue Salve

Grow Your Own Apothecary: Medicinal Plants That Thrive Indoors

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

Best Veggies to Grow in Raised Beds

Always Plant This Kind of Fruit in Containers

Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk: And the Winner Is?

The Easiest Way to Grow Herbs all Year Long

Food Safety Alert: Nationwide Shrimp Product Recall Intensifies

Sip Your Way to Better Sleep: 6 Soothing Teas Dietitians Swear By

No, Soy Doesn’t Cause Cancer: And 3 More Myths You Can Finally Forget

Pumpkin Juice Recalled in 12 States Over Deadly Bacteria Risk—Here’s How to Make Your Own Safely

Not a Fish Fan – Try This Omega 3 Powerhouse Plant Instead

5 Things You’re Doing That Are Ruining Your Gut Health (and What to Do Instead)

Pistachios and Eye Health: A Tasty Way to Protect Your Vision

Strange but Natural: Unusual Remedies to Rub on Your Knees for Pain Relief

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

Spring Danger in Disguise: Why Cherry Blossoms Could Make Your Dog Sick

Are Your Nails Breaking? You Might Need More of This Vitamin

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