Discover tips on how to grow your own veggies, follow a low-waste lifestyle, and explore the latest vegan eateries across the country.
Peas grow best when they can twine their tendrils around a trellis, even the so-called bush varieties, which only grow about 3 feet tall. Trellises are fun to build, and some of the most practical and pretty ones can be made with recycled or inexpensive material.
Texas may be known for its livestock, oil, and cowboys, but the capital of the Lone Star state offers a bevy of vegetarian hot spots, innovative restaurateurs, and veg-inspired dishes that’ll leave you speechless. Vegan Faux Butterfinger shakes? Yeehaw!
Planting a small patch of baby greens is a no-brainer, especially if you consider the economics. A single box of mixed organic baby greens costs almost $6.00 at my supermarket. But for just $2.79 I can buy a packet of my favorite baby greens blend, ‘Paris Market Mix’ from Renee’s Garden. The small handful of seeds that comes in the packet covers a 3-foot by 3-foot area in my garden and provides a consistent supply of salad greens for at least two months.
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Planting seedlings in the garden is fun. Dealing with the resulting pile of unrecyclable black plastic containers? Not so much. I have trouble bringing myself to throw plastic away, so the containers stack up in my garden shed until I have a chance to take them back to my favorite local nursery, where they're reused. Luckily, things are changing. Many nursery operations, and even big box stores, are turning away from plastic and toward biodegradable containers. The containers are made from a wide range of materials, including recycled paper, cow manure, wood pulp, rice hulls, and coir (coconut fiber), and they quickly decompose in a compost pile.
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When it comes to growing vegetables, timing is everything. Peppers planted early, when the soil is still cool, tend to languish, while lettuce seedlings set into the ground too late quickly turn bitter and go to seed prematurely. Learning when to plant the vegetables you like to eat takes a bit of trial and error.
We hope you are as inspired as we are to get started planting a kitchen garden after reading author Willi Galloway's edible garden guide, "Home-Grown Flavor."
The home of cheesesteaks and Kevin Bacon also happens to be a Mecca of phenomenal vegetarian restaurants and cafés. These tasty destinations will whet your appetite for a visit to the City of Brotherly Love.
I can't believe my week-long Holistic Holiday at Sea is already over. Not only have I had the opportunity to learn from the leading plant-based chefs and nutrition experts, but I've also been fortunate enough to learn from my fellow cruisers.
It was a beautiful (albeit bumpy) day at sea today. But, did rough waters keep me from enjoying some cooking classes, seminars, sun, and amazing vegan food? Not a chance.
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Natural spick-and-span options are better than ever, so say goodbye to toxic chemicals in cleaning products.
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Nellie McKay's keen wit sharpens the singer-composer's performances in concert halls and on her five albums
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A perennial favorite on “the most vegetarian-friendly city” lists, Seattle is a great place to be veg. The beautiful northwestern city has an annual VegFest that gives attendees the opportunity to watch cooking demonstrations, nibble food samples, and celebrate vegetarianism with like-minded folks. Whether you’'re a local or just visiting, here are five don'’t-miss picks for dining out in Seattle.
This actress stays true to her heartland roots
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He isn't kidding about eating veg
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Sustainable style suits this former model
Where in the world this rambling musician scores veg fare
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A seasoned journalist makes news with healthful life changes.
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Veterinary student graduates to the TV screen
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This chameleon of stage and screen stands firm on animal welfare
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Veg living powers this high-energy legal eagle
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Life imitates art for this animal-championing artist
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A novelist turns his pen to investigative journalism
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Inspired ways to recycle just about anything
Eager to sign up for a share in Community Supported Agriculture? Here's what you need to know
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This actress's real-life activism rivals her on-screen adventures
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An artist with an activist's palette
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This actress has a well-honed funny bone and a heart for animals
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