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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
09/06/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Just like humans, plants also have an immune system – and we might be poisoning it
Plants do more than just beautify gardens and lawns. Fruit-bearing plants, herbs, and vegetables provide the nutrients that you need to stay healthy, while all plants provide oxygen. But according to a study, plant breeding and pesticide use negatively affects the immune system of plants. The study, which was published in the journal Science, involved a collaboration between researchers […]
05/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Wild bees are ESSENTIAL for producing larger and better blueberries
Pollinators are crucial to food production around the globe. In the U.S. alone, at least a third of all agricultural output hinges on pollinators. According to a fascinating study, having pollinators like wild bees is crucial to the production of larger blueberries. The study was published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment and conducted by researchers from […]
04/15/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Make a list and check it twice: “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and vegetables CONTAMINATED with pesticide residue
A healthy diet contains lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, certain types of produce can also be bad for you. It’s not the produce themselves that are bad, but some fruits and vegetables may contain traces of harmful pesticides that are linked to harmful side effects. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes […]
01/17/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows Mexican marigold can be used as a natural herbicide
Chemical herbicides often cause more harm than good, especially since they can pollute farm soil and water sources. These substances can also be harmful to the health of the people who handle them. To address this concern, a team of researchers conducted a study to determine if Mexican marigolds (Tagetes erecta L.) can be used […]
01/01/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Here are some things you can do right now to help save the bees
Bees might not be a priority for you, but did you know that without these small pollinators, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy various crops like fruits and nuts? Honey bee colonies in the U.S. are dying off because of various factors like disease, parasites, pesticides, and poor nutrition. When bees die off, beekeepers have to […]
12/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Mexican marigold essential oil contains phytotoxic compounds, making it a great natural herbicide
A study published in the journal Industrial Crops and Products reported that essential oils from Tagetes erecta L. (Mexican marigold) can be used to formulate a safer alternative to chemical herbicides. For the study, researchers analyzed the chemical composition of essential oil extracted from T. erecta. Plant-derived substances, especially essential oils, are often considered as a natural alternative to chemical […]
09/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
It’s not only the bees: Turkeys now being poisoned with neonicotinoid pesticides
Neonicotinoid pesticides are harming more than just honeybees. Research findings have revealed that wild turkeys are inadvertently consuming seeds coated with the pesticides. Wild turkeys have levels of neonicotinoids in their livers The study, which involved researchers from the University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada, showed that aside from non-pest creatures like honeybees, other animals are coming into contact […]
07/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The easiest way to get rid of a slug problem in your garden is to give them beer
Garden pests like slugs will damage the various plants in your garden. If you want to eliminate these disgusting and slimy pests, here’s a strange but effective way to get rid of them: beer traps. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) How to make slug beer traps These natural traps are easy to build and set up, and all you’ll […]
07/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Do you know that some of the most common endocrine disruptors are found in your kitchen?
You may not know this, but the very cleaning products you use daily contain common endocrine disruptors. People can even be unknowingly eating foods that contain traces of these chemicals. But these hidden toxins can be easily avoided if you know what to watch out for. What are endocrine disruptors? Endocrine disruptors are toxins that can […]
03/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Recovering ecosystems: How no-till farming is catching on in small farming communities across the plains
According to an article From Civil Eats, no-till farming can help revive struggling ecosystems. Jimmy Emmons, a seasoned farmer from Oklahoma, talked to other farmers at the 22nd annual No-till on the Plains conference about the no-till farming method and how it can rebuild an ecosystem. In a separate talk, “controversial grazing guru” Allan Savory discussed the large quantity of […]
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