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Edible plants you can find in the wild (or your backyard)

If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Beehive 'resin' could be a cure for hair loss

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 herbs for beautiful skin

From thyme to tea tree oil, natural remedies can help with dandruff, sun damage and more.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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9 home remedies for eczema

Control flare-ups and reduce the itchiness of eczema with these natural treatments you probably have at home already.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 natural remedies for psoriasis

There are some ingredients right in your kitchen that can help improve psoriasis.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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11 natural cures for a yeast infection

Most women know the burning, itching signs of a yeast infection, but before reaching for an OTC medication, you might try these natural home remedies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 inflammatory foods to avoid

Chronic inflammation has been linked to many illnesses, so skipping these foods may improve your health.




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6 natural remedies for insomnia

Though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it's a symptom (usually of some form of stress) rather than a disease.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 natural flea remedies for cats and dogs

Avoid harsh chemicals on your pet with these natural methods for pet flea prevention and treatment.




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5 natural remedies for stinky feet

If you have stinky feet, here are some tried-and-true natural remedies to keep foul foot odor at bay.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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7 natural home remedies for your dog

From ear gunk to constipation, you might be able to tackle these issues naturally with your pet. But first, talk to your veterinarian.




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Is melatonin safe for kids?

The supplement melatonin, which has been shown to help ease jet lag, is generally safe for short-term use, but long-term use hasn't been studied enough.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Watch horse run back into danger to help its family escape Simi Valley wildfire

A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family.




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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt: Electric cars hit the mean streets of New York

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are game-changing electric vehicles due on the market by the end of the year, and I just got a sneak peek.




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Growing the Nissan Leaf: Inside America's largest car factory

The Nissan Leaf will be produced in Tennessee, in America's largest auto plant under one roof. Take a tour with me on the electric tram.




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Ford announces which cities will get first crack at Focus Electric

Ford has announced the 19 markets that will receive the first wave of the Focus Electric in late 2011.




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A week of firsts: Liftoff for the Leaf, Volt, Think City and the Benz fuel-cell car

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop




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Are electric cars worth the price?

While electric cars are expensive and can double your energy bill when re-charging at home, many early adopters say they're still worth the price, since they he




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Nissan Leaf: World Car of the Year

The all-electric Nissan Leaf is the 2011 World Car of the Year.




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Pain at the pump: Americans ready for electric vehicles

Stung by high gas prices, 68% of drivers say they'll consider an electric car within three years.




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Nissan's take on a gasoline-powered world

The latest Nissan Leaf commercial examines what life would be like if everything was powered by gasoline.




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Happy days at the New York Auto Show

Even the big cars are fuel misers these days, as buyers with cash in their pockets cast a wary eye on $4 gas. Did GM really roll out a 35-mpg Chevrolet Impala?




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Women go for men with green cars, survey finds

New survey shows women like men who drive green cars — and that they find supercar drivers "arrogant."




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Watch: Joel Salatin, farmer and author, shares his story

Meet the author, farmer, entrepreneur and leader of the local food movement as he shares his thoughts on modern farming and the needs of animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Is organic labeling a victim of its own success?

Don't let bucolic images of small, locally owned farms cloud your judgment. Our blogger says do your homework and buy local when you can.




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5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study

5 reasons to buy organic, despite the Stanford study. A new study finds that organic food is not nutritionally superior. So is it worth the higher price? I say




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More researchers join effort to control stink bugs organically

Multi-university project asks how organic farmers can control these pests and protect their crops.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Top 8 agritourism destinations in the world

Agritourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the eco-tourism industry. Visitors can relax in a beautiful setting and even gain a deeper understanding of




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Cargotecture commingles with carrots at organic farm in Shanghai

Shanghai's largest organic farm branches out into the hospitality industry. The first step? Constructing a visitors center from over 70 shipping containers.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Ashevillage Urban Farm School prepares for students

A 30-week Urban Farm School program begins on April 1 at the Ashevillage Institute and Sanctuary in North Carolina.




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Is there room in the market for small organic dairy farmers?

'Betting The Farm' tells the story of a group of organic milk farmers called MOO Milk is struggling to keep their small operations alive.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Organic food is good for flies, study finds

Fruit flies live longer and lay more eggs when they eat organic food, according to a study published by university researchers and an ambitious Texas teenager.




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A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo

The Abbey Road Farm Bed & Breakfast gives new meaning to the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.”




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Growing green: Interview with organic farmer Daniel Mays

After graduating from college, Daniel Mays followed his heart back to the land and has been working to build his own small organic farm up here in Maine.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots

The organic produce company may sell nationally, but it still keeps a roadside stand in Central California where people can buy organic produce and much more.




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Organic dairy co-op MOOMilk lands $3 million in investment

The small Maine-based co-op, which has struggled to gain a hold in the marketplace, received $3 million in much-need investment.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Vertical garden inside O'Hare Airport is a first

44 different types of organic herbs and vegetables are growing in the middle of Chicago's busy international airport.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Tennessee farm listed for $20M

This 753-acre piece of Southern history is located only 30 miles from downtown Nashville.



  • Arts & Culture

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Modern Farmer: A magazine for foodies and farmers alike

This diverse magazine covers it all. When discussing goats, topics covered included recipes, raising them, their manure and more.




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Who invented the idea of organic farming and organic food?

We can thank 3 important books published in the 1940s for the certified organic produce we see in stores today.




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Blooming almond orchard set ablaze by setting sun

Freshly blossomed almond trees are illuminated by the fiery sunset in Czech Republic.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Prairie Organic Spirits: Respect from seed to glass

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.




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Oregon looks to map GMO crops for better transparency

Southern Oregon voted to ban genetically modified crops completely, but the rest of the state may end up mapping GMO crops for better regulation.




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Organic produce contains more antioxidants

Scientists look at a lot of data — including the famous Stanford analysis — and find an excellent reason to enjoy organic produce.




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Good Food Org Guide: Meet the nonprofits cultivating a better food system where you live

Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation have released the first annual guide that celebrates more than 400 U.S.-based groups.




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Demand for organic milk causes shortage

Sales of organic are growing and dairy farms are getting incentives to switch to organic farming. Is voting with our dollars actually working?




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How tea changed the world

From its roots in ancient China, the healthful beverage tea has become one of the world's most popular drinks.




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How one small town became the 'Lavender Capital of North America'

In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening