Quick Fixes for Stinky Worm Compost Bins
June 20th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Green Living Ideas is super happy to welcome yet another writer to our team, Tara O’Brien. Tara is a recent [&hellip
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Top 15 Food Plants that Grow in the Shade
June 18th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green Living Ideas is happy to welcome our newest writer, Jami Scholl. Jami is a Life Coach for WellBeing with [&hellip
DIY Tiki Torches from Old Glass Bottles
June 3rd, 2013 | by The Green Divas
But, if I had to choose my favorite segment from this week, I’d say it was GD Mizar’s DIY Tiki Torches segment! Aside from gardening and other fun stuff, this is on my agenda this weekend
Spring Allergy Relief & Saving the Rainforest
May 6th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
Yes, spring has sprung around here! Trees and flowers are blooming and buds of summer fun are everywhere, and so of course are many of our allergies. We are located in what is known as "allergy alley" here in northern NJ. Green Dude Eco Ed did a nice report on some natural ways to alleviate allergy suffering
More Great Ideas for Having a Low-Stress Organic Garden
March 25th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We had the opportunity to speak to Kristee Rosendahl, the force behind the BRILLIANT gardening app, SmartGardener on the radio show last week
Easy DIY Sustainable Seedlings for Veggie & Herb Gardens
March 18th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
I’ve had some great flower gardens in my day and a few good veggie and herb successes, but I don’t consider myself a great or very experienced gardener at all.
The Beginner Homesteader: Tips for Green Living No Matter the Geography
March 13th, 2013 | by Chris Keenan
Homesteading and living greener isn't just for those in rural areas. Inspiration and advice for going green in urban/suburban living.
Composting Basics with Martha Stewart!
March 5th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Learn the basics of composting from the domestic goddess herself. She shares her tops for how to choose materials and how she makes the most of waste
Get Your Compost On!
March 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Though some yards and balconies might be covered in snow at this moment, it’s still a great time to think [&hellip
Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Landscape
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Improving your outside living area can be accomplished in many ways- without all that lawn to maintain! Shrubs, trees and [&hellip
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