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The Garden as a Metaphor for Life

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Written by: Michael J. Roads

The Garden as a Metaphor for Life

I know a fair bit about a lot in the garden, most of it practical, but my great fascination is with the metaphysical aspect, that forever-unfolding energy of life expressing in the garden. For me, a garden is a place to connect with Nature, life, and living...

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Growing a Garden in a Back Yard... or in a Milk Carton

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Written by: Deborah Niemann

Growing a Garden in a Back Yard, a Bucket or a Milk Carton

A tomato seed, which costs only pennies, can grow into a plant that can produce twenty or more pounds of fresh, organic food. In addition to the financial benefits, gardening provides you with a reason to go outside...

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One Man Transforms 1360 Acres into a Lush Forest

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Written by: InnerSelf Staff

One Man Turns 1360 acres in a forest

The Power of One: One man in India transformed 1,360-acres (approx. 2 square miles) of barren sand into a lush jungle which harbors not only birds, butterflies, and miscellaneous flora, also provides a home for rhinos, tigers and elephants.

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Aquaponics: Growing Your Own Food (Fish & Vegetables) in Your Back Yard or Basement

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Written by: Sylvia Bernstein

Aquaponics: Growing Your Own Food (Fish & Vegetables) in Your Back Yard or Basement

When my son and I walked into the basement of John's rural ranch house, the room was well lit and warm from the plant growing lights. The air smelled moist and fresh. The plants I saw were healthy and huge and the fish were active and...

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Sweet Basil: Things You Need to Know About This Herb

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Written by: Thea Summer Deer

Sweet Basil - Everything You Need To Know

Sweet basil’s many herbal uses include culinary, landscaping, medicinal, and spiritual, and the essential oil can be found in fragrances and insect repellents. Cultivated largely as a culinary herb and often associated with Italian cuisine, basil is excellent in tomato-based dishes. It is also used cooked or raw in...

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Growing Community with Community Gardens

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Written by: Peter Ladner

Growing Community with Community Gardens by Peter Ladner

One of my first awakenings to the myriad benefits of community gardens was when the community police officer in a troubled neighborhood in Vancouver helped get one started. She wanted a project for the homeless people hanging around the neighborhood. They embraced it eagerly...

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