Recycling Sneakers, Urban Homesteading & Jessica Alba
February 26th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Never a dull moment in the Green Divas studio . . . an all green diva day with our usual [&hellip
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The Art of Gardening in a Small Space
February 26th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
More and more families are looking to go green and save green growing their own garden. Here are tips if you have limited space.
Smart Gardener: Online Gardening Tool Helps You Grow Food
February 18th, 2012 | by Karen Lee
According to the National Gardening Association, more than 43 million Americans grow food in their gardens. We spent more than [&hellip
Fresh Cut Flower Alternatives for Your Sweetheart
February 7th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Sure it may be easy to stop by the local grocery store for a bouquet of blooms, but do you know from where they came? Are they organic? Were the workers who cared for them and cut them treated and paid fairly? Worry not a minute longer about the ethics of the floral world. Here are some fresh cut flower alternatives for enchanting your sweetheart this Valentine's Day
Georgia Lawmakers Want You to Grow Your Own Food
February 3rd, 2012 | by Karen Lee
People of Georgia have been allowed to produce food for their own consumption in their backyard since the Civil War [&hellip
The DIY Craze
January 23rd, 2012 | by Sonya Kanelstrand
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, [&hellip
How to Make Compost Tea
January 12th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Before you pull up a chair and Grandma's delicate China tea set, read about how to make this garden libation which will not only replace toxic fertilizers and chemicals, but will make use of your kitchen leftovers. Here is a simple way to make compost tea this week.
What is Permaculture?
January 11th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Permaculture is an emerging method of sustainable agriculture, focused on maintaining harmony with the native ecosystem
Save Space and Water with Vertical Gardening
January 10th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Learn how you can save space and water consumption with vertical gardening. Here's the best ideas, tips and tricks to make vertical gardening and green walls a part of your life.
How To Harvest Rainwater
January 4th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
The basics of a rainwater harvesting system
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