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The Sweet Tapestry of Summer

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato

Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness.

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Natural Ant Control for the Home

Jun 30, 2023

Conventional pesticides and ant traps can be toxic to humans, pets and the environment. This season, consider using one of these safer ant control alternatives.

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Hues of Health: Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Veronica Hinke

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and polyphenols that contribute to the color, flavor and aroma of such foods.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Jennifer Carden

This dish can be served as a meal or cut into smaller pieces and presented as party appetizers. Cauliflower provides vitamins B6, K and C, magnesium and fiber.

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Summer Broccoli Soup With Herb Croutons

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Sarah Stegner

This vibrant, lime green-colored soup is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins B6 and C, iron, magnesium and calcium.

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Marinated Beets and Goat Cheese Crostini

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Sarah Stegner

Deriving their deep red color from phytonutrients called betalains, beets are rich in nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure.

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The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

Jun 30, 2023 ● By Kelcie Ottoes

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet.

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