Located in the picturesque Similkameen Valley, known as the Organic Growing Capital of Canada, is Blush Lane Orchard. The organic orchard is run by the Horricks family, including Blush Lane Market CEO, Rob Horricks. Situated 1 km West of the village of…
Preserve your summer veggies and fruit so none of it goes to waste. With a little bit of planning ahead, you can enjoy these deliciously sunny flavours for months to come. Do you wish the summer season would never…
Certain ingredients in chemical sunscreen pose a threat to humans, but did you know that they also pose a threat to our environment? Oxybenzone, a common ingredient in over 3,500 sunscreen lotions and personal care products, has shown damaging effects…
This is an ode to broccoli, which has played the villain role for far too long, ever since we’ve been passing it to the dog under the table as kids. Maybe broccoli didn’t dress like Cruella de Vil, didn’t betray…
You would never guess it based on appearance, but chard is actually a relative of beets. And while it seems to be often overlooked in the produce section--much like the kid who’s always picked last in P.E. class--chard is actually…
Mineral Based vs. Chemical Based There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based and chemical based. Mineral sunscreens act as a shield. They’re basically a layer of protection between you and the sun and literally “block out” the sun’s UV…
Naturally dyeing Easter eggs is by far an earth-friendly way to celebrate Easter! Using ingredients directly from your kitchen, these naturally dyed Easter eggs make a fun and festive way for the family to celebrate. Want to know…
