Stacy Sackett
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Dec- 2016 -6 DecemberHealth & Disease
Americans Are Not Consuming Enough Fruits and Vegetables
For a number of years the CDC has been studying the fruit and vegetable intake of Americans based on national…
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Oct- 2016 -31 OctoberGeneral
A Brief Overview of Plant Life Cycles
Plant types are grouped by the growing seasons required to complete a life cycle. In general, plants are classified as…
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24 OctoberNews
Antibacterial Soap Ingredients Banned by FDA
Just a short time ago the US FDA banned the manufacture of antibacterial hand soaps and body wash containing certain…
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18 OctoberGeneral
If Global Aviation Were a Country
According to the National Resources Defense Council, If Aviation were a country it would be the 7th largest polluter in…
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3 OctoberGeneral
The Monsanto – Bayer Merger
Monsanto has announced that it has accepted a merger deal with Bayer AG for a $66 Billion dollar buyout with…
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Apr- 2016 -13 AprilMedicinal Plants
Magic in the Garden: Five Plants with Medicinal Properties
Recently, when visiting family at my grandmother’s home on the old country road where I grew up, my son was…
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4 AprilGeneral
Monsanto Claims a Breach of its Constitutional Rights
The Monsanto Company is again under fire as a recent report states that Glyphosate, the main ingredient in the company’s…
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Mar- 2016 -29 MarchMedicinal Plants
5 Areas of Health Positively Affected by Brahmi
Bacopa Monnieri, also known as Brahmi, is an herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This flowering plant is found in…
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14 MarchDesign
Is Newspaper Safe for Your Garden?
There is an ongoing debate in the agricultural world concerning the safety, or lack thereof, of newspaper use in a…
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4 MarchDesign
Plastic Bottles: Recycle or Repurpose?
Repurposing old and used objects is a great way to help clean up the environment. Repurposing adds creative flair to…
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Feb- 2016 -22 FebruaryAnimals
The Issue of Sustainability: How Veterinary Medicine comes into Play
The veterinary profession is one of the most overlooked and underrated professions worldwide. When we hear the word “veterinarian” we…
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11 FebruaryFungi
Fungi and Mould, the Great Decomposers
Fungi and Mold can be found on almost any surface on the planet. There are an estimated one million or…
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