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    Savings Seeds As If Our Lives Depended On It

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    It may horrify you to know that multinational corporations are seeking to take control over all seeds, and in so doing, the entire planet’s food. Dan Jason, founder of Salt Spring Seeds, issues a rallying call for us all to learn how to save our own seeds.

    Food for Thought

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Food is very important stuff! It drives everything we do; it’s the gasoline that our bodies run on. So, when growing crops that we intend to consume, giving them full nutrition is extremely important. Isn’t it?

    Food, Inc.

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Are We Really Hungry For Change? Robert Kenner’s new film Food, Inc. seeks to lift the veil on the American food industry. But is this latest food exposé destined only to preach to the “foody” converted?

    HR 875: Protection or Control?

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Type HR875 into Google and you’ll find thousands of links to bloggers and independent news sites citing the bill that’s currently being discussed in Congress. Some commentators even go as far to suggest that it could potentially criminalize growing your own food in your backyard! Some say there’s absolutely nothing to worry about – it really is just about food safety. In case you haven’t heard of H.R. 875 (after all, there’s been no mention on Fox, CNN, MSNBC or BBC news), here’s Shelly Roche from www.breakthematrix.com with a breakdown of the bill.

    Preventing Plant Pests Indoors

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    By preventing pests from gaining access to your garden, you won’t have to try to eliminate them later. The old adage proves true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of pesticide.

    Q&A: Overcooking in Organics

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    We deal with some common over-dosage issues raised by our dirt-loving readers!

    The Living Soil

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Do you know what soil really is and how it works? Do you appreciate all the differences between “good” soil and “bad” soil? This knowledge is absolutely key to successful organic gardening and yet you’d be surprised how few gardeners really understand what’s going on. We asked Tad Hussey to lift the veil on the soil universe.

    Pimp Your Soil

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Check out our quick guide to soil amendments and find out how to fine-tune your soil to vastly improve the quality (and quantity) of your crops.

    Grow Your Own Quinoa!

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    Quinoa is a miracle “powerfood” that’s jam-packed with proteins (including lysine), fiber, vitamins, and minerals. After hundreds of years of obscurity, it’s enjoying a huge resurgence among food-conscious Americans and Canadians. We find out what all the fuss is about and, most importantly, how to grow our own!

    Maximizing the Nutrient Environment – Part 2

    By Urban Garden Magazine ⋅ June 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

    In Issue 4, Lawrence Brooke, founder of General Hydroponics, took us through some critical factors that have a direct bearing on the effectiveness of your nutrients. In this second part, we look at maintaining a healthy growing environment and dealing with plant sickness.

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