Tag Archives: Organic

Come on! What’s the Problem with Eating Eggs?

May 9, 2014 | Comments are closed

If you ever wondered why vegans avoid eating eggs, or why they object to eggs being eaten at all, here is the simple answer....

Back to Basics: How to Start Your Very Own Vegan Garden

May 6, 2013 | Comments are closed

Most people are a bit intimated when it comes to starting out as a gardener; some see it as all too hard or a pastime for the older folks. I see it as a chance to change our perception of growing our own food in our backyard and would love...

Getting Your Kids Active in Your Vegan Organic Garden

March 10, 2013 | No comments

Your children will love to grow things that are interesting or that they like to eat themselves.

Aside from the standard pests that we all see in our gardens, one of the most destructive of all forces is our kids… Aside from putting up 6-foot high fences topped with barbed wire (these wild creatures will always find their way into your freshly planted patch and create havoc),...

When in London - The 222 Veggie Vegan Restaurant

November 26, 2012 | No comments

During my last visit to London, I received a very tempting offer that I just couldn’t refuse. Lisa, my husband’s sister in law who lives in London, found a vegan restaurant that she was excited to try out with us. THIS was a very special moment. “Why” you might ask? ...

Helping the Honey Bee through Your Backyard

July 28, 2012 | Comments are closed

Bees are rapidly disappearing, and that's bad news all around. Here are some steps anyone with a garden can take towards helping the honey bee stick around....

Are Organic Foods Really Better?

June 23, 2012 | No comments

Organic foods. Are they really healthier? Are they easier on the environment? Doesn’t “organic” imply a more natural and cruelty-free environment for the animals? What about organic seafood? There are loads of myths surrounding the “organic” label, and producers love to perpetuate these myths, as we are more willing to...

Dreaming of a Vegan Nursery? An Easy Vegan Nursery Guide for the Father and Mother-to-be

May 26, 2012 | No comments

The word ‘nursery’ brings up wonderful images for a mother-to-be. I think of soft toys, rocking horses, pastel-coloured paint, long rests in an armchair and tinkling music. Nurseries are definitely one of the more fun aspects of pregnancy. This is your time to nest – enjoy it. More and more...

Forays Into a High-Raw Vegan Diet

April 18, 2012 | No comments

You’ve no doubt heard this before, but I’m going to say it anyway. Raw foods make you feel good. When I started out with my personal experiment of incorporating more raw foods into my diet, I was sceptical about all the claims I had heard about them. They will make...

Bountiful Butterflies: the Bliss of Butterflies in Your Backyard

March 7, 2012 | No comments

There are but a few insects that most people are pleased to find in their backyards, and butterflies are nearly always a welcome sight. I don’t think that there is anything more magical than seeing a gentle butterfly floating on air and flitting from tree to tree in search if...

FREE! FREE! FREE! No Really, You Can Grow Food for Free…

January 28, 2012 | 2 comments

Looking to grow your own food for little to no cost? Read on for some ideas on how to gather up the resources you'll need to grow food for free in your own back yard....

Non-Violent Pest Control in Your Vegan Organic Garden

January 11, 2012 | Comments are closed

Top 10 non-violent pest control tips and advice: Here are 10 ways in which you can trick, distract, and live harmoniously with the insects, snails and caterpillars in your garden....