This weekend marked the second annual National Hemp Expo in Louisville, Kentucky and the burning question on many of the attendees minds – “is hemp farming for me?” After two days of seminars and exposition floor conversations, aspiring hemp farmers may find the answer to that question still a bit cloudy. Speakers and exhibitors painted […]
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ARTICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED. PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR NEW INFORMATION. Honey has been known for thousands of years to be a healing agent as well as a foodstuff but what exactly is it and how can it be used? How effective is it? And is there a […]
Whether you grab them by the handful or sprinkle on salads, sunflower seeds contain a wealth of nutrients. The health benefits of sunflower seeds make them an ideal snack food. Sunflower seeds have a mild nutty flavor and their texture is firm but tender at the same time. They are high in calories, but if […]
The simple idea of recycling spent coffee back to the earth stimulates green thumbs. But, is it smart to put coffee grounds in your garden? Should you join the java jolt and compost your brew? Years ago Starbucks starting giving spent coffee grounds to local gardeners in Seattle on a first-come come, first-serve basis. The […]
Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like a large bouquet with roses. Thanks to our partnership with Teleflora, we’re sharing our best tips on how to care for your lovely Valentine’s Day roses. With a little TLC, you can prolong the life of this beautiful flower to enjoy it even longer! Florist quality roses should normally […]
February is here and love is in the air! We all have a different take on Valentine’s Day. For me, it’s just another wonderful opportunity to celebrate all those we love and cherish. Seize the opportunity to make a few phone calls or write a love letter to express how much you care. And should […]
One of the many delightful natural wonders we came across on McCoy’s Swamp and River Tour at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center in Moss Point, Mississippi is the Red Bay. Coastal Mississippians prize the Red Bay leaf for flavoring gumbo and soups. McCoy’s River and Swamp tours travel through the old growth swamps and tidal […]
Looking for ideas for Valentine’s Day? There is an aura of expectation associated with Valentine’s Day, isn’t there? But, it’s not always easy to come up with new romantic ways to celebrate the holiday. While gift-giving plays a large part of Valentine’s Day, the real point of the holiday is to spend time with the […]
If you really want to make an impression on Valentine’s Day, nothing tops sentiments that are straight from the heart! Taking the time to make your own cards and writing love notes inside instantly adds a special personal touch your Valentine will treasure. Your loved one may be just across town or thousands of miles […]
