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The Benefits of Organic Gardening

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Gardening naturally or organically helps maximize a garden’s value safely and leaves a smaller footprint on the earth.

Organic FAQs

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Test yourself to see how much you know about organics.

What Is Organic?

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Learn what organic means.

Taking a Bite out of Climate Change: 5 Easy Steps

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The connections between what we eat and our environment may be numerous and complex, but making climate-friendly food choices is easy. Here are 5 easy ways you can take a bite out of climate change.

Organic Gardening and Kids: A Natural Match

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Whether it happens with a sprawling backyard vegetable bed or a simple windowsill container, gardening with your children can plant a lifelong love of nature in them.

A Chef's Insider Tips for Kitchen Economizing

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Learn from a professional chef how to cut costs without sacrificing good nutrition or taste.

Adventures in Local Eating

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The best part about local eating is the adventure it creates around food and its enjoyment.

Go Ahead, Try Organic!

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Organic food labels are popping up on shelves everywhere. Learn what they mean.

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Spread some organic love

Don’t you just love it when coworkers bring in healthy snacks and fresh produce to share? Today or tomorrow, be that generous person. On your way to work (or on your way home tonight) stop off at your local market and pick up some organic fruits and finger foods. When you bring them to work, send...
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Be conventional when necessary

When it comes to pesticide loads in conventionally grown produce, not all fruits and veggies are equal. Paying a premium for organic produce makes sense for many, but if you can’t—or can’t every time—try compromising on the produce with the lowest pesticide loads when grown...
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Go (green) bananas

Many conventionally grown—and some organic—bananas are gassed artificially with the hormone ethylene to speed ripening, so your best bet for getting ungassed organic bananas may be to buy them when they’re green. (Asking your supplier about sourcing is also a good idea.) Ripening bananas at home...
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Weed in, not out

Surprise: Not only are many plants widely regarded as “weeds” edible, but they could have higher vitamin and mineral content than conventional grocery store fare. The challenge in sampling wild flora lies in avoiding pesticides and poisonous varieties. Today, challenge yourself to find out what...
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Think inside the box

We like to call it box envy. You know it: The feeling you get when you see your neighbor or coworker’s lovely box of organic produce being delivered to their doorstep or cubicle. Our message? It can be you reaping the benefits of locally grown, seasonal delights without a trip to the market! Today...
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Baby your food

If there’s ever a product that begged for the homemade touch, it’s baby food. Conventional commercial baby foods are not the most natural choice for your little one and cleaner organic varieties cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, online recipes for blending your own natural or organic purees abound...
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Confront condiments

Salad dressing, jam, mayonnaise, even mustard – condiments are something most of us grab off store shelves without thinking. But not all condiments are equal. Making smart choices can translate to better health for you and your family. Today, challenge yourself to think more critically about your...
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Learn about the ‘dirty dozen’

That $4 organic avocado got you stymied? Good news: According to the Environmental Working Group, some produce retains relatively low pesticide loads, including avocados, onions, pineapples, mangos and sweet frozen corn. However, other produce retains pesticides at much higher levels. Here’s a list...
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Tour an organic farm

Visiting an organic farm can be an exhilarating experience for children and adults alike. Many tours focus on sustainability, education, and farming best practices. And some even end the day with a meal cooked with the farm’s freshest produce. This weekend, challenge yourself to find an organic...
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Have a greener outdoor summer party

Outdoor summer entertaining can have a carbon footprint. However, there are a few easy ways to lessen your impact. When you entertain outside this month, challenge yourself to: • Use a natural gas grill instead of charcoal • Turn off unused indoor lights • Use regular dishware, napkins...
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Make an all-organic meal

During the next 24 hours, challenge yourself to make a meal that contains only organic ingredients. There are so many benefits to supporting organic farming.
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Learn the benefits of going organic

Everyone assumes that organic food is better. But what makes it better? This week, do some research to learn about it. How does it taste compared to conventional produce? How much more expensive is it pound-for-pound? Then share what you've learned with everyone here. _(We've given you 7 days...
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