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Integrated Pest Management

Essential Oils for Garden Pests

Summer is in full bloom, plants are filling out and the garden is starting to produce a harvest. What is growing in your yard?  It’s all good until some insects arrive to make a feast of your annuals, perennials and vegetables. Over the years I’ve dealt with pesky little insects that have even fed on […]

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9 Easy To Grow Holistic Herbs To Plant Now

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. The brown grass is gradually shaded by strands of brilliant green blades, tiny buds appear on sparse branches of trees and new plants emerge from the black earth.  I really get excited when my herb garden begins to wake up. Celebrate Earth Day this weekend […]

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Oregano Essential Oil, Antibacterial Research

This information is for educational and research purposes only, it is not intended as a replacement for medical care, or to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. If you have a medical condition, seek the advice of a medical doctor. Oregano essential oil is one of the most powerful, potent essential oils.  It is also […]

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Essential Oils Powerful Against Listeria Bacteria

The government is determined to protect Americans from food borne illness.  Yet, despite the FDA’s efforts to monitor and improve the processing of the public food supply, we continue to experience outbreaks of bacteria on fresh and processed foods.  Antibiotic resistant bacteria are on the rise, and there continues to be food contamination in unexpected […]

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Gluten-Free Tabouli

Tabouli goes gluten-free when you use quinoa in place of the wheat grains. One of my favorite vegetarian dishes, traditional tabouli, is made with bulgur wheat.  Since becoming gluten-free I’ve made this version with quinoa (a gluten-free grain) which has a texture similar to  bulgur.  Quinoa also has more protein than any other grain!   […]

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