Now that Christmas and the holidays are over, you have plenty of options for disposing of your tree. Here are seven ways to recycle or reuse your tree as a better alternative to the landfill. Read the full article here.
Christmas doesn’t have to be a burden on the planet. With a little effort and imagination, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. Here are some ideas to help celebrate the season while caring for the earth. To read the full article, click here.
It’s just a matter of days now until the United States celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday. The Fiscal Times reported last year that 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving, and 95 percent of Americans spend the holiday feasting with family. On such an important food day, how can you enjoy the season while also being…
Decorating is how we add our personality to a space, infuse it with our unique energy and make it feel like home. You can add so much life to a bland, dull room, and bring in so much comfort just by adding a few decorative items. Plus, these days, there are so many cool decorations…
Despite the summer-like temperatures we are experiencing as we begin the month of October, fall weather really is right around the corner. And there is no better way to celebrate the change in seasons than to go outside and discover our local farms and local food systems. Read the full article here.
The days are getting shorter and winter will be here before you know it, so it’s a good time to prepare your home for the colder weather. Tempting though it may be to crank up the central heating as soon as you feel a chill, you’d be wise to give some thought to energy efficiency…
Forget the pristine landscaping, five-star golf courses and resort-style amenities that master-planned communities have become known for. Thanks to a handful of developers and their more sustainable approach to planning, a new vision of the American neighborhood has emerged—and it’s called the “agrihood.” Click here for the full article.
Eggs are among the healthiest foods a person can eat. Full of essential vitamins and proteins, they provide us with many nutritional benefits. That said, are farm-fresh eggs truly different than the ones you can find in the supermarket? Let’s investigate. Click here for full article.
Dan Fillius picked cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers and cantaloupe last week, the start of what eventually will be about 100 acres of fruits, vegetables, flowers, orchards and meadows. Click here to read full article.
While many gardens may start winding down in September, southern areas of the United States are coming into the prime gardening season. Even if you maintain a garden in the northern regions, there are still fast-growing vegetables that you can plant in September to keep your vegetable garden producing well. Find out more about what…