Veggie Garden Zone

What is depression? It’s a question many of us have asked ourselves at least once, either because of TV or because of some famous case read in the newspapers. Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a mood disorder that makes you feel constant sadness or lack of interest in life. Most people feel sad or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to losing something or to life’s challenges. But when the intense sadness, including feeling helpless, hopeless and worthless, lasts for many days to whole weeks and keeps you from living your life, it may …

The use of natural products and medicinal plants has seen a significant increase for the past few years in different parts of the world. Among the most renowned and well-acclaimed herbal plants is none other than ginkgo biloba due to its widespread healing effects. 

This particular herb has been a part of traditional medicine for many centuries. It is even revered as a sacred tree and a symbol of vitality, longevity, and yin and yang. The Chinese had started their medicinal use of this tree with the seeds. However, not long after, they also added the plant’s leaves and roots …

The year 2020 is the year that made people learn the hard way that whatever happens, health is and will always be wealth. This is why it is not a big surprise that there has been an increased demand for food supplements that can help achieve better health. 

But the thing about these supplements is you don’t just take them as you please. If you really want your supplements to make the kind of difference you want them to make in your life, it is important to take them correctly to ensure that you will get the kind of results …

When you were still a kid, chances are mushrooms are one of those things you wouldn’t even dare to touch. Brown and squishy fungus is far from being appetizing anyway. But, as you grow older, you learn that there are a lot of benefits associated with mushrooms. In fact, many people who want to eliminate or reduce the amount of meat in their diet opt to munch on funghi shiitake. 

Although these mushrooms are not necessarily packed with lots of protein, they still got enough of it, not to mention that they also have this savory taste that is …

Magnesium’s properties are rather interesting and knowing them will make you realize why it is essential in your life.

What is Magnesium? 

Magnesium is a type of mineral important for your body’s normal structure of bones. People can get magnesium from their daily diet. However, there are instances when magnesium food supplements become necessary if a person has extremely low levels of magnesium.…

Before you even begin planting a container garden, make sure that you choose a container that isn’t going to allow toxic chemicals to leach into the soil and then into your produce. Many people may not realize how important it is to choose the right material when it comes to containers, but the truth is that the wrong container can be dangerous to your health.

This is because the same way that plants absorb nutrients and water from the soil is the same way that harmful toxins can be absorbed into the roots of the plants. Continue reading to find …

As you begin to change where you shop for healthier food, you may notice some packaging claims that its food was grow using “sustainable agriculture.” This doesn’t necessarily mean the food is healthier or better, though it can be. The main benefit as far as consumption is that the process strives for the most natural methods of farming, meaning very little use of chemicals. .

There are other reasons why you might pay extra for food made with sustainable crops. The food you consume will likely be better for you, due to the methods used to produce it, true. But …

Squash has had a long legacy as a healthy staple food for thousands of years in North America. In fact, the Native Americans introduced squash to the European settlers and showed them its huge value.

Believe it or not, summer squash is related to melons and cucumbers, and belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. A few different types of squash in existence include: cylindrical squash, patty pan squash, and constricted neck squash. Patty pan squash can be many colors, running the spectrum from green to yellow to white. Constricted neck squash, which itself comes in a few sub-varieties, can be green …

Do you need something natural that can help strengthen your immune system to help you get over colds and other sicknesses faster? Mix garlic with a bit of honey into a container and keep it in your refrigerator. It barely costs a thing, takes hardly any effort to make, and a garlic / honey combination is exactly what you need to set your immune system into overdrive.

For centuries, both garlic and honey have been well-regarded as natural remedies for various ailments, and their power is only boosted when they are taken in combination.…

Most people will be amazed to hear that using milk on the compost and in the garden is a good way to feed the soil. This claim was not widely accepted by all not until a closer inspection was done and it began to make sense to people. The presence of enzymes, proteins amino acid and natural sugars in milk makes it a food and it’s beneficial to both humans and animals.

These same nutrients in milk can also be used to nurture a healthy community of fungi and microbes in your manure and the soil of your garden. Raw …