Food is an important part of life for human beings and all other animals on the planet. While food is a natural part of human life, many foods are now produced using industrial processes that can introduce dangerous toxins and pesticides into the food supply. For example, most crops are grown in huge mono-cultures that are subject to pests and disease. Because of this, farmers will often spray these fields…
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Upcycled Rugs Made from Plastic Bags
Upcycling: Creating mats and rugs First it was vintage, then recycling – now the buzz word on the hipsters’ lips is ‘up-cycling’. No, it doesn’t mean you have to get on your bike and face those big hills, its all about how to re-use things you would have previously thrown away or dumped in the council recycling bin. With the evenings drawing in and a chill in the air, it…
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DIY Vertical Herb Garden
DIY Vertical Herb Garden Tutorial Garden walls or ‘vertical gardens’ are so popular now with so many different ways to design and build them. Vertical gardens are great for those with limited space or sun or even those with bad soil. This guide was inspired by Fern Richardson (Life on the Balcony) & Stephanie Lawrence (Design*Sponge), and the images are courtesy of Design*Sponge.
A Guide To Growing Your Own Herb Garden
Nothing can compare to the taste of freshly picked herbs to add that extra dimension to home cooked food. The beauty of cultivating them lies in the fact they can be grown almost anywhere; they require minimal space and virtually no maintenance. Some types will even thrive indoors on a sunny windowsill. Thus, with a little effort you can begin growing herbs indoors and easily have access to fresh herbs…
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5 Steps to Eating a More Organic Diet
The prevalence of genetically modified items in the food supply has caused many people to seek out ways to eat more organically. Here are five steps to eating a more organic diet:
Eco-Friendly Housekeeping Tips
Green is the new way to clean. Are you on board yet? Most store-bought cleaning products (the kind we’ve been using for years) contain ingredients that are toxic. They’re harmful to the environment and to you and your family. Perhaps the most important place to eliminate these cleaners is in the kitchen. Do you really want all those toxins on the surfaces where you prepare and store all your food?…
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No ‘Poo? An Alternative to Shampoo
If I said the phrase “no ‘poo” what would you instantly think of? Probably something bathroom related right? What if we took it down a notch and I told you that I didn’t use shampoo or conditioner? I’d assume that at this point, you’d think I had dirty disgusting hair and that I was a full blown crazy person. Thankfully, both of those assumptions would be incorrect. No ‘poo does…
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Gardening Tips to Green Your Garden
Gardening Tips There is no better place to start than your own home and garden when it comes to being more environmentally aware. There are many gardening basics which you can implement easily to immediately boost your garden’s green credentials. How To Deal With Slugs If you primarily deal with slug pellets then you need to stop immediately, as these can be extremely damaging both to your garden as well…
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Earth Day Activities for Kids
It’s never to early to start teaching kids about conserving and less waste, just like it’s never too late to teach older people the same things. I have recently realized that my words have not been falling on deaf old(er) ears for so long as I thought, and I am very pleased to have witnessed a change toward conservation and healthfulness from an unlikely person in my life. While that…
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