No More Fake Foods Around Here!
As many of you know, our lil' darling, LuciaGirl, had surgery to remove a "lump on the brain", as she calls it. The surgery went very well and now comes the hard part. She is going to need extensive chemo and radiation treatments. One thing the doctors warned about was nutrition. No more junky preservatives, no more dirty water hot dogs, and over-processed, over-salted food. Well, I guess my kitchen's empty now.
I will be learning about organic gardening and naturally prepared menus, so I thought I'd share it with you guys. Nothing beats nature. If you just take a minute to look around at all the wonder that is going on around you, it's amazing that we've been convinced to live without it or eat any of that horrid, man-made crapola (one of my favorite and probably most overused words). Just check out these amazing photos of a Cecropia Moth caterpillar morphing to a fabulous moth!
So where do I go for info when I'm clueless about a subject? The web, of course. The first site I found that will really be helpful is HelpfulGardener.com. The photos were taken by a forum member in his own garden! (See larger images)
The Helpful Gardener offers tips and advice for gardening, ranging from hydrangeas, growing vegetables to bonsai, Japanese garden design and container gardening in apartments. Their focus on organic and earth friendly gardening methods helps gardeners grow beautiful gardens without the use of chemical products. Gardening with nature rather than against it is their philosophy.
Most of the articles were written by Scott Reil. Scott has over 25 years in the nursery business, was an advanced Master Gardener instructor, and is a frequent speaker at garden clubs and industry gatherings. He is currently an executive manager for an organic nursery supplier on the east coast.
In addition to the articles, a lively garden forum provides a place where gardening enthusiasts and experts gather and discuss their gardens. Although there are several other forums serving gardeners, the Helpful Gardener’s forum distinguishes itself for being free of charge, devoid of pop-up advertising and for the friendliness of its members. This is by design. The forum guidelines discourage negative behavior, resulting in a cheerful forum community united by their common interest in gardening. The positive energy on the forum makes it a favorite of gardeners of all ages.
With thousands of discussions on a myriad of gardening topics, it’s no wonder the Helpful Gardener forum has been called one of the leading resources about gardening on the Internet.
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Thanks for that link - and the photos are stunning!