There are many people who want to have their own organic garden at home, but feel like they don't have a "green" thumb. That's why we wanted to share a few tips for starting a backyard garden that is organic, sustainable, and earth-friendly. (more…)
The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA for short) is a federal law in the United States that gives the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to set, maintain, and enforce regulations related to the use of chemical substances. The regulation does not include any oversight into areas of food, drugs, cosmetics, or pesticides, but it does cover many industrial chemicals. Today, however, there are many who believe that the TSCA does not extend sufficient powers to the EPA to effectively protect the public at large from the […]
Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are more likely to eat vegetables than their non-gardening counterparts. (more…)
I wanted to post a picture of the new pyramid greenhouse we are currently building at Earth Harmony Organics Ranch. When completed, our greenhouse will be 18x18 feet at the bottom and approximately 26 feet high. (more…)
In my previous blog post, Going Green Inside Your Home, we've seen what we can do inside the house to make a difference on the environment — from saving water to recycling to reducing electricity use. Now let's see what we can do on the outside. (more…)
