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KITCHEN GARDENS

A kitchen garden is convenient and beautiful, and you don't even need very much space. The most important thing is that it only takes a little money, time, and effort to bring it all together.

Those who lead a vegan lifestyle tend to have lower cholesterol levels and a lower risk for many cancers. Meat-free diets can provide all the nutrients you need. A nutritionally sound diet will include a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and soy.

Spring is a time of metamorphosis and enlightenment, and the shift from winter to spring is the most important and exciting transition of the year. Changing your diet to suit the shifts in seasons will open your taste buds up to new experiences.

The usual planting time for a winter garden is April/May, but in frost free areas, most winter crops can be planted throughout, especially if you use seedlings to get a head-start.

Seek out uncommon or exotic vegetables and produce at the grocery store - you will be more creative in the kitchen and avoid falling into cooking ruts. Make a New Year’s resolution and try cooking with new vegetables like Daikon radishes.