Indoor Plants that Improve Health & Wellness
November 7th, 2020 | by Sponsored Content
How is the air quality inside your home or office? If it’s a concern, there’s an easy fix. Make it better with ordinary houseplants and breathe better
Browsing the "Gardening" Tag
Green Gardens: Are They Possible?
January 22nd, 2019 | by Guest Contributor
When it comes to gardening, you’ve likely heard the phrase “green thumbs–” implying that someone has a natural affinity or [&hellip
How Can you Eat the Freshest Greens Possible?
December 13th, 2018 | by Sponsored Content
Growing greens at home can seem daunting – especially in the winter months! But the Eden Garden gives apartment dwellers or home owners the opportunity for homegrown vegetables easily.
Companies Crowdfunding for Good
February 21st, 2018 | by TerraCycle
Crowdfunding is an awesome way to grow a business, and here are four companies for good that are growing with the help of crowdfunding.
New York Park Becomes Home to Trees from Art Installation
December 18th, 2016 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Trees from an environmentally-based art installation are replanted in Hudson River Park after the exhibition concludes
Fenway Park Rooftop Garden Offers Environmental Benefits to Baseball Stadium
December 15th, 2016 | by Carolyn Fortuna
If you’re thinking about getting tickets to see a 2017 Red Sox game at historic Fenway Park in Boston, may [&hellip
Your Carbon Footprint at the 2016 Green Festival
November 8th, 2016 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Green festivals incorporate environmental considerations to minimize their negative impacts through reduction of waste, water, and energy, use of fair [&hellip
What are the Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening?
March 8th, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
If you want to grow your own food, but don’t have a yard to plant in, raised bed gardening might [&hellip
Pumpkin Recycling Tips
October 30th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
With Halloween just around the corner, it won’t be long before you find yourself burdened with sagging, smelly old jack-o-lanterns. Some people choose to smash their rotting pumpkins out in the streets or against their garage doors, while others simply throw them in the trash. But is this really the smart thing to do
How to Choose Pumpkins for Eating and Growing
October 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
October is the month of harvest: pumpkins are harvested for jack o’ lanterns and winter squashes are picked to be [&hellip
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