Gardening

July 25, 2019 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

Anatomy of a Green Home

If you’ve ever been strapped for cash, you’ve probably looked for ways to trim down your budget — from quitting cable to making your own coffee. But did you know that making some simple eco-friendly changes to your home can save you over $1,000 in...

July 2, 2019 In Environment, Gardening, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Horticultural Hive-Mind: A Gardener’s Guide To Protecting The Bees

(www.glorybee.com) When you see a small, striped, stinging creature making its way from flower to flower, you might be inclined to cry out in fear. If you’re allergic or entomophobic, it’s understandable why you’d react this way. But even if you’re not particularly fond of the...

March 4, 2019 In Energy, Gardening, Home, Sustainability By kellie

Sustainable Refrigeration: Combining The Past With The Future

The first electric fridge was invented in 1913, but our need to preserve food through cooling has been around for much longer, with evidence of ice houses dating back to 500 B.C. With our environment in crisis, we now find ourselves fighting to strike the...

November 13, 2018 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste, Water By kellie

13 Eco-Friendly Practices to Teach Your Kids at a Young Age

In a society built around mass consumerism, it can be challenging to teach our kids the importance of making eco-friendly choices in their daily lives. The irony is that it’s more important than ever before to raise children who are environmentally conscious. We should strive...

August 22, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Buzz on Bees

Bees have a place in our world that transcends our understanding. These oft-feared flying insects buzz around minding their own “bees’ness” while performing a great service to mankind. Without these black and yellow fellows, many of the plants we know and love would simply disappear....

August 8, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

How To Reduce Food Waste by Composting

Did you know that Americans discard of nearly 34 million tons of food every year while 49 million people experience a food shortage during the same period of time? While it is true that restaurants and grocery stores also contribute towards the alleviate the environmental...

May 18, 2018 In Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Learn About The Weather And Grow Better Crops

Growing your own fruits and vegetables is one of the most satisfying things about sustainable living. We can solely rely on our hands and the earth to produce healthy, nutritious food, free from packaging, free from guilt. Food gardening in America has increased by 200%...