What’s All the Buzz?

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There’s a growing worldwide concern for the plight of honey bees. Colony Collapse Disorder–where entire colonies of bees seem to vanish without a trace–has been blamed on pesticides made by Bayer. The bees’ nervous systems are affected, and they are apparently unable to find their way back to the hive. Numerous articles and films like Vanishing of the Bees and Queen of the Sun have helped spread the word and encouraged folks to help the bees. Concern for bees is as widespread as concern for polar bears stranded by melting sea ice.

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Growing Green

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Finally, the whole country is going green.
Organic, natural, beautiful, and tasty green.
What better way to go green than to grow green?

Greens that is. Collards, kale, turnips greens, mustard greens, you name it. Swiss Chard, spinach, all yummy. These vegetables not only represent a wealth of health, but are also very easy to grow and prepare for meals.

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