Cinder blocks are a common building material for raised garden beds, as they are inexpensive, durable and easy to build with. Yet, what many people don't realize is that cinder blocks are made with a toxic byproduct of coal combustion that may contain high levels of heavy metals – metals that might leach into the soil of any … Continue reading If you grow food in cinder blocks, you may be poisoning yourself with heavy metals
Urban gardening survival secrets: some ways to grow food in any city even when your life depends on it
If you want to grow enough food for yourself and your family - enough that can sustain you in hard times - you'd need several acres of prime farmland, right? In a word, no. All you need is some guidance on what to grow and how to grow it, as well as a few trips … Continue reading Urban gardening survival secrets: some ways to grow food in any city even when your life depends on it
13 Foods you should only buy once… then grow forever
There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables grown in your garden. Not only do they taste better, but they’re also safer and healthier for you and your family since they are grown without the use of harmful pesticides or other nasty chemicals. What’s more, growing your own food helps save a lot of money and reduces … Continue reading 13 Foods you should only buy once… then grow forever
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 