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There are many things that can be said for my vegetable garden; however, neat is not one of them. I prescribe to what can be described as the “messy garden” school of thought. No organized, tidy rows, no...
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Clearing the Air, Best Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality
Traffic, smog, pollution, haze… whatever the cause, the effect is lower air quality in cities across the world. While there are different ways to tackle this problem, researcher Kamal Meattle has come up with a...
How to Plant a Vegetable Garden
If you’ve ever tasted fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes or other home-grown vegetables, you’ll likely never forget the flavor. Maybe you’ve thought about starting your own vegetable garden—in your backyard...
What You Need to Know to Become an Urban Farmer
Whether you have a tiny yard or no outdoor space at all, you can become an urban farmer. Growing your own produce saves money, beautifies your space and reduces your carbon footprint. It is a lot of fun, a great...
Easy Steps to Greening Your Office
Green Office Tips — Each year, the average American office worker uses 500 disposable cups and 10,000 sheets of paper. In the same time frame, computers thrown out by businesses and homes contribute 1 billion pounds of...
What Happens After You Flush: A Guide to Septic Systems
The idea of septic systems may conjure up images of muddy, foul-smelling yards and clogged drains. Yet, a house with a properly installed and maintained septic system won’t appear very different from one connected to a...
Sustainable Thanksgiving
As we begin to plan that lovely day of gorging ourselves silly, we can be green conscious in our Thanksgiving Menu. There are many levels of environmentally friendly ways to ‘do’ Thanksgiving, the most...
8 Ways to Reduce the Impact of Christmas on the Environment
Cometh Yuletide and cometh the season of extravagance. So, here’s another opportunity to do our Earth a favor by giving a thought to the environment. Put some innovation behind your thought and have a green Christmas...
Shining a Light on Solar Panels: The Basics
How do solar panels work – Live in an area with plentiful sunshine? Want to reduce your electric bill and decrease your carbon footprint? Then you may be thinking of installing solar panels. That’s great. But...
Baby Eczema: How to Treat Eczema in Babies
Does your baby suffer from eczema? There are ways to help treat the symptoms of eczema for your baby. Learn the different ways to help your baby feel better and stop suffering. Baby eczema, a condition of the epidermis...
Sustainable Definition, What Is Sustainability?
What is sustainability? – Let me start by saying what sustainability is not. It is not endless consumerism based on the pharmaceutical industry, plastic bags, traffic jams, war, clearcuts, chemicals, genetically...
Green Holiday Ideas: Reserving Christmas & Thanksgiving Leftovers
Green ideas for how to reuse leftover Holiday food this Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter. Creative ways to reserve leftovers, conserve food, & save money. There are a variety of ways to be green this holiday...
Backyard Biodiversity, How to Setup Your Own Nature Reserve
Backyard biodiversity. The bobcat, timber rattlesnake, trumpeter swan, cave salamander, and pirate perch. No one would blame you if you assumed these species reside only in zoos. Actually, they are some of the...
How to Stay on Your Diet and Avoid Weight Gain over the Holidays
Holiday weight gain, Tips for how to reach your weight loss goals over the winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, and stay on your diet. The winter holidays mean family, friends, and sometimes unnecessary...
Green Holiday Ideas, How to Have a Green Christmas Tree
Green holiday ideas for an environmentally-friendly Christmas. A reminder to use a real tree to be green & green ideas for Christmas tree decorations. A Christmas tree is an important part of many families’...
Preparing for Year-End Holiday Celebrations
Planning for Christmas and year-end holiday celebrations but dread the stress that comes with the preparation? Start decluttering the house, buy gifts and plan meals early. Getting organized early is essential to a...
Building and Rebuilding Better Bones
Modern osteoporosis drugs can help stop the breakdown of bone and even building better bones that was already lost. These pharmaceuticals prevent and treat bone loss at its root. According to the National Osteoporosis...
Natural Ways to Build Bone Strength
Treating, Reversing and Preventing Osteoporosis Naturally — How to increase bone strength naturally, can be an effective way to prevent osteoporosis and other bone problems and can even treat bone loss already in...
Nutrition and Bone Strength for Women
The impact of nutrition on bone density goes far beyond simply getting enough calcium. Many different vitamins and minerals impact bone health. Many women face concerns about bone loss, especially as they get older and...
Before Building a New Home, Consider These Ideas
There are a few “non-common”, reasonably cheap, and worthy features that you should consider when building a new home. When you begin planning the design of your new home, there are several extra features...
