How a Co-op Garden Can Help You Save Money and Stay Healthy

In recent times, there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for organic foods. People have realized that fruits and vegetables grown using fertilizers and pesticides are a threat to health. What is the difference between conventionally grown foods and organic foods? Conventionally grown foods are actually processed food items, grown using pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Genetically engineered food products also constitute the said class of foods. On the other hand, organic foods are grown without employing bioengineering or irradiation techniques. That is why they have over ninety five percent organic ingredients. Strict soil and water conservation methods are prescribed for organic farming. Read More

Why Flowers are Good for the Environment

 Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson said that “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”  That sentiment is mirrored by millions of people around the world.  The simple beauty of a daisy, the sophistication of an orchid, the fragrance of a rose…all bring a smile to faces of young and old, rich and poor, healthy or sick.  Read More