THE HOLY GRAIL OF ORGANIC GARDENING BOOKS
Len Pense’s e-book, Gardening Len’s Way, is a must-have for anyone venturing into the world of organic raised bed gardens. Len shares his story and gives you step-by-step instructions on how to successfully grow and maintain a virtually, weed-free organic garden. Here's a link to Len's book.
GM (GENETICALLY MODIFIED) FOODS
With all the buzz surrounding Genetically Modified foods, it’s hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. Here are links to several great articles that will help you make the right choices for you and your family.
Genetically Modified Foods: Are They a Risk to Human/Animal Health?
http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/pusztai.htmlGenetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.phpGenetically-modified food for thought
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/leading-articles/leading-article-geneticallymodified-food-for-thought-1770288.html
LEN PENSE ARTICLES
Several articles featuring organic gardening guru Len Pense.
Get Growing
http://www.ruralmissouri.org/05pages/05MayGarden.htmlGardening Len’s Way (see page 6)
http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/newsletter/jun06.pdfGrowing organic in your own back yard
http://springfield.news-leader.com/lifestyle/homes/20050612-Growingorganici.html
GOOD REASONS TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
Articles taken from worldwide news sources that may help convince you to grow your own garden.
Surging costs of groceries hit home
http://www.boston.com/business/personalfinance/articles/2008/03/09/surging_costs_of_ groceries_hit_home
THE TREND TOWARDS MICRO-FARMING
With rising fuel costs, runaway inflation, and the high cost and shortages of food, micro farming is poised to be a huge growth industry.
Micro Farming: America's Next Big Growth Industry
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/800925/micro_farming_americas_next_big_growthThe Trends Journal - Autumn 2009 (see pg.12)
The History of The Future: Trends 2012: The 2nd American Revolutino (see pg.12)
Raised Bed Organics' use of cement blocks provides a rigid foundational support for trellises, panels and greenhouse coverings.