I'm Proud To Announce A New Online Site For Gardening...

I don't usually post a heads up when I add a button to our page here, but....since I personally like seeds/gardening, I thought you'd like to browse around the site too AND they hold weekly seed giveaways too!

Garden Seed Catalogs and Web Sites

The Old Farmer's Almanac has a HUGE list of companies, contact information and websites to 'dream' thru :) http://www.almanac.com/content/garden-seed-catalogs-and-plant-mail-order-sources

FREE Vegetable Garden Guide

If there's any rule of vegetable gardening (and there isn't, so relax), it's that it's more fun to grow things you and your family enjoy eating. So, to help you on your vegetable-growing journey, Burpee Home Gardens presents "Garden Fresh" – an insightful yet fun vegetable gardening guide that answers your questions on everything from what to grow, to how much and when. This companion offers ideas, inspirations, and the support you need to explore – and succeed at – the world of home vegetable gardening. From Burpee HERE

Cool Find: An UP TO DATE Site That Lists All Food Recals

As I was putting together some information for a future post, I found a site that lists all the food recalls you need to know about - it lists specific brand, item, reason and even a picture on most - go HERE to check it out yourself. (it's from the fda,gov site)

FREE Gardener's Idea Book

Request our FREE Gardener's Idea Book, and sign-up for our monthly gardening newsletter, Winner's Circle^®.

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Here you can request our 36-page Gardener's Idea Book — it is a great way to get ready to garden this spring. While you are here you can also sign-up to receive our monthly gardening tips newsletter — it's filled with wonderful in-depth information that is timed for each season in the garden, and includes a new plant profile and plant combination recipe each month.

Get ready to be inspired with the help of Proven Winners!

GROWING THE MOST NUTRIENT DENSE VEGETABLES

GROWING THE MOST NUTRIENT DENSE VEGETABLES. The chart is from Dr. Oz, of all people, and you’ll note that, of the first eight items listed, only watercress is difficult to raise. As for the rest of the items, some are easy to grow, some are difficult, and the whole thing depends on which things you like, and how much trouble you’re willing to go to:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-joel-fuhrmans-nutrition-density-chart

(Thanks to Jean - I've been a reader of her's for a long, long time....so glad to 'see' she's still online)

Got Ideas For A Garden?

Zone by zone to-do list for gardeners in February: Organic Gardening
This site has awesome details not only on what timeframe to follow, but also information for newbie gardeners as well as experienced!

How to Grow Anything

How to Grow Anything From plants to portfolios, from carrots to kids, here are the keys for getting all things worthwhile to take root. Follow these simple rules, and you won’t have to wait until spring to do your planting!

You grow your own food—why not make your own cheese?

You grow your own food—why not make your own cheese? From ORGANIC GARDENING

Craft-Garden: Grow an Avocado Tree

After you eat an avacado place three toothpicks into the seed, each going in a different direction. Suspend the seed in a cup with the pointed end up, and add water until it covers the bottom of the seed. Place the cup (and seed) in the sun and water it for as many days as necessary to grow one long root. Then remove the toothpicks and plant it in a large pot. In two months, your avacado tree should be 3 feet tall with massive leaves! It's a great home-science project that kids love!!

(Thanks to Vocalpoint )

Make Your Own Organic Bug Spray

Make Your Own Organic Bug Spray - Garlic, onions and hot peppers are delicious—unless you're a garden pest! Add to your organic gardening arsenal with this simple-yet-effective all purpose spray to keep your garden plants insect-free this summer.

Secret Organic Weapon for Weeding‏

Maria's Farm Country Kitchen: Secret Organic Weapon for Weeding‏

StillTasty.com

Cool food shelf life site: Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment
StillTasty.com

Soft drinks linked to pancreatic cancer

You know..there has to be something to this article as I have had problems with my pancreas acting up for years and one time, it led me to an emergency room visit...I am an addict to diet soda...I admit it...diet coke, coke zero and diet rootbeer....I KNOW it's not good for me, I just can't seem to break this habit:

Soft drinks linked to pancreatic cancer
www.dailymail.co.uk
People who drink more than two soft drinks a week significantly increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

New Study Suggests Spices May Promote Digestive Health

We stick with Garlic, Cinnamon, Tumeric, Grape Seed, Capsacium and Flax, BUT...I am expanding on this:

New Study Suggests Spices May Promote Digestive Health
According to a new study in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, researchers in India found that black pepper, red pepper, ginger, and spice bioactive compounds, piperine and capsaicin (found in black and red pepper, respectively) may positively impact gastrointestinal health. In the study, researchers fed rats doses of dietary spices that were comparable to intake levels in the Indian population. After eight weeks, researchers found that the spices and compounds significantly enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity in the digestive tract – suggesting that these spices may play a role in promoting gastrointestinal health. The spices were also found to protect the digestive tract by suppressing oxidative stress induced by ethanol. The researchers concluded that the spices (due to their antioxidant activity) may offer anti-inflammatory benefits and protect the health of the digestive tract. To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/bPhhnp .

Source: The McCormick Science Institute.

Melt Off Extra Pounds with Peppers (Hot or Not)

Now this one, I already knew about - its great for circulation and your heart too!

Melt Off Extra Pounds with Peppers (Hot or Not)
It's not just the heat: Researchers found that even non-spicy peppers could help people lose weight.

66 Things You Can Can Grow At Home:

66 Things You Can Can Grow At Home:
Planting in Containers, Without a Garden
From apples and figs to bananas and guavas—and hops: Just because you don't have a yard doesn't mean you can't grow your own food. All you need is the right planter or container, some seeds, and a little know how to keep it growing.
Get Planting Today!

The Nickel Pincher: Make Your Own Upside-Down Tomato Planter

The Nickel Pincher: Make Your Own Upside-Down Tomato Planter
Celebrate Earth Day by growing your own food, not wasting money on expensive garden gadgets that you can make yourself.

Four Eating Strategies that Prevent Cancer

Four Eating Strategies that Prevent Cancer
Staying cancer-free could be a matter of following four broad rules when you decide what to put on your plate.

Creating your first vegetable garden this spring?

Creating your first vegetable garden this spring? Here's how to get started.