Should I or should I not use mulch in an organic/biodynamic garden in Hawaii, and WHY? help me analyze pros and cons of mulching... [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm wondering if there is an "organic" alternative to the very popular Crystal Light drink mixes these days. CL is full of artificial sweeteners, flavors, food coloring, the whole shebang.
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 21 answers

Help! I have voles! How do I get rid of them? Do those repellent sprays work? How about those sonic things? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 8 answers

I'd like to work on my garden and lawn. I know nothing about gardening and lawn care. What are some good online resources? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 8 answers

What is a bricks-and-mortar store at which I could buy a set of model elements / bonds - the molecule model things that students use as they are learning organic chemistry? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me find chicken sausages in the UK. [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a magazine from the early 70's that was geared towards natural hippy lifestyles, homesteading, composting, crafts, self-sustainability and organic gardening. Does this ring a bell with anyone and can you help me find some back copies?
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 24 answers

Given that the company making the vitamin is trustworthy (i.e. they are sold at major retail outlets) and the tablet contains what it says it contains on the side of the bottle, what are the factors that make "organic" or "food based" vitamins better? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 22 answers

What are your "good," "ethical," or "moral" criteria for spending your money? Organic? Fair Trade? Made in America? No Animals Harmed in the Making Of This ____? For the dollars you spend on goods and services, what values do you consider other than the value to yourself? Explain why. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 27 answers

Do you get a lot of your food via mail order? I mean everyday foods, not stuff from expensive specialty places. What are your favorite sources for this? (I'm in the U.S.) [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 12 answers

Treating seeds to increase flavor? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 4 answers

How long, on average, would/should a bottle of organic hair product last? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 4 answers

Tomato Filter - As a kid I used to get fresh hand-squeezed tomato juice. It was heavenly. (I lived in a 3rd world country, where vegetables didn't taste like cardboard.) Where can I get very ripe (even if some are close to rotting) tomatoes for cheap or relatively cheap in the S.E. Michigan area? Organic or home-grown would be a definite plus, but I'll take what I can get...
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 6 answers

Can we safely grow some vegetables or herbs in soil that that apparently has had copious amounts of pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide applied to it two years ago and probably also for several years prior? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 24 answers

Does anyone have any suggestions for quick and easy organic low carb meals, where "quick and easy" takes into account washing up time? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I desire some sort of breath-freshening device (i.e. gum or mints) that is all natural and does not contain any sweeteners. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm buying Groceries... for a grocery store. I'm now buying for the grocery department of the largest store in our (rather small) chain and I'm at a loss as to what to fill the store with! So Mefi Vegans & Organic Foodies... What organic, all natural, or "alternative" foods, snacks, drinks, & cleaning supplies could you not live without? Do you know of any blogs that cover or review natural & organic packaged foods? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 46 answers

What are some unusual sprouts I can grow and eat? And where can I get organic seeds for sprouting? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm introducing my baby to solid foods (making most myself). Where will I get the most "bang for my buck" in terms of organic produce? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2007 - 11 answers

How does a website get to be ranked on the first page for searching on google, yahoo, etc? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Why did my coconut milk turn blue? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 16 answers

Where can I buy locally-raised meat and dairy products in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 11 answers

Is throwing away organic matter littering? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 46 answers

I can't always make it to my local farmers' market, and I'd love to arrange regular weekly deliveries of organic fruits and vegetables. I'm in London (NW3). Google turns up a ton of possibilities but I'd prefer personal recommendations. Any suggestions? If anybody has suggestions for delivery of organic meat, eggs, or dairy products, in addition to fruit and veg, I'd be interested in those, too.
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 10 answers

Any recommendations of good services for organic vegetable delivery in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2006 - 6 answers

OrganicFoodFilter: I'm looking for some information sources and populated forums discussing local farming options, organic food, pasture-raised meats, humane meat animal treatment, etc. Do such forums exist? Do such forums with a decent sized Los Angeles community exist? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 1 answers

Where can I order a reasonably-priced organic turkey in Toronto? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2005 - 7 answers

Chemofilter: Does anyone know or have used some good make-up (i.e. eye-liner, foundation, mascara etc.) that is organic? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2005 - 10 answers

Home&GardenFilter: I am looking for a non-toxic way to control moss on my roof, preferably homemade. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2005 - 2 answers

Why should one shop for groceries at a co-op that sells local and organic foods, especially since it's more expensive? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2005 - 21 answers

Can anyone tell me why the expiration date of organic milk is so much longer than conventional milk..like > 1 month? Any farmers out there? Scientists? Cows? Thank you.
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 14 answers

Yuck: Our house has a flea infestation. Looking for the best treatment option. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2005 - 21 answers

Is there a branch of physical chemistry concerned with the synthesis and study of the material properties of originally organic compounds where carbon is replaced by silicon? [+]
posted on Feb 2, 2005 - 13 answers

Along with some foodie friends, we're having a "winter of offal." The idea is to expand our culinary horizons, and show respect for our food animals, by getting together every few weeks and learning to cook *excellent* food from organically raised trotters, entrails, and other bits commonly thought of as nasty. This week, I'm cooking beef tongue - so suggestions for that are particularly welcome. But any and all gourmet offal (not awful) recipes would be great.
posted on Jan 28, 2005 - 35 answers

So after 25 years in the computer biz, my dad goes out and buys an organic cattle farm in central Virginia. Now, he's buying a slaughterhouse and is starting his own brand of organic, grass fed, really tasty beef. So, he needs an online store. We're looking for a good online store system that is easy to setup and cheap to run. I've set up Yahoo Stores before, is there anything better out there? What are your experiences in out of the box online commerce solutions?
posted on Jan 10, 2005 - 12 answers

I've just planted my summer garden. Anyone have any organic pest control tips? I'm thinking more insects as I have pretty much secured the garden from entrance by bunnies/deer and other critters.
posted on Jun 3, 2004 - 13 answers

Vague request for a screensaver: I saw it being linked either at MeFi or at meepzorp or at some other cool blog, however: It was a b/w flash-animation that featured just all sorts of weird forms and figures shifting into each other in organic movements, occassionally a piece of colour dropping into the process. I really don't know how to describe better. There was also a screensaver file which I am looking for. I think the filename was something like "tubular" - or maybe not. I said it was a vague request!
posted on Apr 17, 2004 - 8 answers