Growing Solutions for Healthy Soil
During World Wars I and II, families on the home fronts in many countries were encouraged to plant victory gardens. Home food production was recognized as fundamental to national security, and victory gardens became a source of national pride and patriotism. Food grown at home provided critical relief from the death, famine, and destruction created … Read more
The victory garden of the 21th century must be ecologically balanced so that no chemicals are needed. To maintain balance, one should choose a variety of plants from different families. Because space is often limited, plants that serve multiple purposes are always good to have. As a legume, strawberry clover has an ability … Read more
Soil, water, and air pollution. Chronic disease epidemics (Heart Disease, Obesity, Diabetes….) Chemical dependencies Civil unrest Food insecurity…. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if one set of simple and affordable actions could address all of these problems simultaneously? End-O-Fite Enterprises LLC was built on the premise that the most significant common denominator among all these problems … Read more
Home gardening is vital to the security of any nation During the first and second World Wars, victory gardens were popular in countries on both sides of the fighting. The ability to produce food close to home was considered a vital component of national security, and was recognized as crucial to the war effort. … Read more
In the late 19th century, Americans from all walks of life recognized the value of a good education as the foundation of a free society. It seemed self evident that basic skills like reading, writing, and math were skills that separated the rich from the poor. Access to education promised a key to upward mobility. … Read more
What is a healthy food system? Food systems are made up of complex webs of interactions that provide access to food. Healthy food systems are economically and nutritionally secure. Ideally, a healthy food system provides access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food for everyone. Because healthy food systems are essential to humanity itself, they also … Read more