Roses are always the centerpiece of every well manicured garden. They can be a challenge at times but the rewards are great. Due to concerns about the harsh chemicals used to help cultivate these high maintenance plants, more and more gardeners are seeki

Percy Schmeiser is a canola farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada. He was the first farmer to win a law suit against Monsanto. This landmark case, which went before the Federal Court of Canada, has attracted international attention because it could help deter

Biodiversity is something that clearly affects all species. Everything is connected to each other regardless of whether or not it is on a large or small scale. Sometimes the way we garden can actually improve our landscape and at times, can be disastrous

Recently, at a conference at the offices of the Italian Ministry for Health, EU scientists concluded that some of the low and no-calorie sweeteners, such as aspartame, which are currently on the market, are "safe for consumption". Meanwhile, there are st

There is an old expression “the way to reach a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Mass produced processed foods changed that as people became completely disconnected with how their food is grown, where it comes from and how food conne

It is another new year and another growing season to look forward to. During these last few weeks of winter, it is the perfect time to start thinking about the 2012 garden season. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will spe

It is great to see that more and more restaurants and shops are now offering gluten-free breads, cookies and desserts. While the demand is growing quickly thanks to education and awareness, we still have a long way to go before it becomes mainstream. So,

In 2007, the United States and Canada suffered the largest pet food recall in history due to the use of Melamime which was imported from China. Melamime is an additive that was used for the purpose of increasing protein levels when added to vegetable pro

Alice Shabecoff is an advocate who has been working diligently to raise awareness about the dangers of the chemical use in our environment as well as inside our own homes. She educates the public about how these toxic chemicals have impacted our health a

The beginning of the year is the best time of the year to think about making changes in your home. Whether is it to renovate one particular room or simply make your home more eco friendly, it is a good time to look at different trends, costs of the mater