July 6, 2010
- Both/And
Can I just say that I think it is both harder and easier to be green in the summer?! (…)
March 30, 2010
- Eco-Friendly Easter Gifts for Busy Moms
It's the week of Easter and I have to assume I am not the only procrastinator — er, busy mom — who does not yet have her kids' Easter Baskets filled with goodies and awaiting the big morning. (…)
March 3, 2010
- Happy Healthy Eating: Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to support your local farmer and keep fresh vegetables on the table. (…)
February 24, 2010
- Garden Dreams
Here in the Pacific Northwest we have had an unusually mild winter and an early spring. (…)
January 25, 2010
- To Eat or Exfoliate?
I'm a food writer and a gardener. I never thought I'd say that — even to myself, let alone out loud — and yet, here I am. (…)
January 19, 2010
- The Dinner Co-Op: an Easy Way to be Green?
A number of years ago, an acquaintance of mine belonged to a dinner co-op. The concept was simple: four friends (living on the same block) shared the burden of the evening meal. (…)
October 2, 2009
- Green Family Friday - October 2, 2009
We may have started the fall conversation almost two weeks ago, but there is something about the first of October that makes the season more official. (…)
September 21, 2009
- A Fall Garden for All
Victory Garden Bounty Circa 1941-1945 on Flickr
The fall garden used to be something that only experienced backyard growers took on. (…)
June 1, 2009
- Green Pest Control: Reality or Myth?
As much as I love summer, it definitely has its drawbacks, mostly in the form of humidity, weeds, and mosquitoes. (…)
April 30, 2009
- Going Green By Growing Green
In the never-ending quest to find the best food possible–healthy for both people and planet–it seems like there's a pitfall around every corner. Farmers' market or supermarket? (…)
March 10, 2009
- Green Groceries: 9 Reasons To Eat Local
If I were to ask you how eco-friendly the food you buy at the grocery store is, you would probably dutifully point out the "organic" label on the fruits and vegetables and perhaps even some cereals and crackers. (…)
February 17, 2009
- It's Almost Time!
There is nothing that makes winter more bearable for me than hope.
The hope of spring, of budding flowers, of green again. (…)
January 28, 2009
- Going Green for Special Needs
A few years ago I lived my life in 20 minute increments. Then I had to rest. Fibromyalgia and Asthma ruled my life. (…)
October 27, 2008
- Fall Cleanup With A Little Elbow Grease And Manpower
Leaves blowing around the yard may be a discouraging sight to the tidy landscaper, but with the right lens, leaves covering the ground can be seen as ample opportunities. (…)
October 24, 2008
- What's on Your Reading List this Winter?
If you're a homesteader like I am, or even just a beginner or veteran gardener, chances are, you've got some books on your list to dive into now that the outdoor growing, harvest and preservation season is just about over. (…)
October 15, 2008
- All The Brown Material You'll Ever Need For Your Compost Bin
At my house there is never a shortage of green material (also known as wet or nitrogen-rich matter) - orange peels, corn husks, dinner food scraps, yard waste, etc. (…)
September 24, 2008
- A Certifiable Backyard
I never know what to do with my backyard. I don't have a huge yard…it's just under an acre…but it's big enough for a small garden, a dozen or so trees, and a handful of flower beds. I want my yard to be as natural as possible, so we never use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides and we try to minimize mowing and watering. (…)
September 18, 2008
- Pick a winner - of the fruit and veggie variety, that is!
For the past few years, my family and I have gone to a local farm each fall to pick some of our own vegetables. (…)
September 15, 2008
- Urban Gardening: Green Without The Green
Got a green thumb but don't have the green space? You don't have to live on a farm or have acres of yard in order to add some green to your scene. Here's how to go green without the green:
Contain Yourself: Bring the garden to you with indoor plants and window boxes that surround you in green without taking up any outdoor real estate. Container gardens can be used to grow your favorite plants and trees…and even a whole garden of vegetables. Check out Garden Guides for tips on growing veggies indoors. (…)
September 5, 2008
- Eat Your Greens!
My mother always told me to eat my greens. That advice is as true today as it was when I was young. (…)
