The Herb Box

I know it's been a while, lots of craziness lately. However, I did have the pleasure of dining on the patio at The Herb Box in DC Ranch.

The Herb Box restaurant and catering company boasts a delectable, fresh menu with everything from salads to burgers and prides themselves on using as much locally-grown and produced items (including organic) whenever possible. The company has also been the sole caterer for the Thunderbird's private tent at the FBR Open for the past few years and has received rave reviews from Thunderbirds and guests (I can attest their bartender makes a mean bloody mary to kick off your Open festivities.)

The Herb Box currently has 2 locations in the valley: DC Ranch in North Scottsdale and Shea Blvd in Scottsdale.

Dave the Garden Guy...

will be at the University of Phoenix Stadium today beginning at 11:30am to answer all of your organic gardening questions at the Southwest Flower & Garden Show (March 6,7 & 8th).

Easy ways to go green TODAY

It's not local, but here's a GREAT article from SimpleMom green columnist/blogger Maya Bisineer. Some great and EASY tips to live a more 'green' lifestyle.

Bootstrap Your Green Efforts: 10 Ways To Go Green TODAY

We've all heard of the green revolution but it can be overwhelming to figure out on our own what is do-able. I think all of us could incorporate at least a few of these on a daily basis. Every bit helps!

Toxic Produce

Dr. Amy O'Hara from the Derma Health Institute was on ABC 15's Sonoran Living Live this morning talking about organic. Check out her clip here:

Killer bees, black widows and roaches, oh my!

Critters and the desert seem to go hand-in-hand. Killer bees, black widows, cockroaches and scorpions are just a few of the local 'pests' that creep out Arizonans.

But, if you're looking for a pest control option that won't leave chemical residues lingering in your home and is more kid and pet-friendly, look no further. Arizona Organic Pest & Termite Control claims that "it doesn't take nuclear waste to kill bugs," and uses more natural ingredients to kill those unsightly pests.

I'm not an expert on pest control, let alone 'organic' pest control, but I would recommend checking out their website and asking questions. I can't imagine that it's healthy for any member of the family, (four legged included), to be exposed to bug spray chemicals --- or have it circulate in our air long after the house has been sprayed - ick!

Dave the Garden Guy

If any of you watch AZ Family Channel 3 News, you will occasionally find Dave the Garden Guy promoting his great organic tips and tricks for all things green.

Dave is known for his organic gardening products and methods. He has a couple of books and articles for everyone from those of us seriously lacking a green thumb to the pros. You can purchase products online and submit questions for Dave...or call him while he's on the air during his channel 3 segments.

Here's a clip from Dave's segment courtesy of AZ Family