August 20, 2008
- The Simple Carrot
When properly nourished the carrot becomes long and slender and rooted deep in the earth. The same can be said of people when properly nourished, both physically as well as spiritually and mentally.
August 19, 2008
- Hurray for Harrison Ford
every bit of rain forest that gets ripped out over there, really hurts over here.”
August 17, 2008
- Temperature Control in Dutch Oven Cooking
I took a class in Dutch Oven Cooking at the local Women in the Outdoors event this past summer. (Women in the Outdoors is a program sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation.)
- My Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking
Just packing all those heavy pans in the back of your vehicle is a feat in itself, not to mention sharing her expertise with use greenies!
August 11, 2008
- Better Cat Litter for the Environment
Cat litter is now made from pine shavings, wheat, corn and even newspaper.
July 23, 2008
- Make Your Own Flower Arrangements with Cut Flowers From Your Garden
Home grown flowers add a special touch to any occasion and look particularly festive on the dinner table. Place flowers where you’ll be able to see and enjoy them. Flowers on an entryway table will make you smile when you walk in the front door.
July 22, 2008
- Compost = Gardener’s Gold
Matter left in the pile, watered occasionally and left generally unattended will turn into rich dark compost on it’s own within a year.
July 18, 2008
- How To Get Rid of Fleas in Your House With a Natural Remedy
She wasn’t sure that her Mom knew what she was talking about, but she should have known better! Moms always know the right thing to do!
July 17, 2008
- Butterflies Love Dill
You can also mass plant flowers of a similar color to attract them. You might try a perennial bed of black-eyed susans, daylilies, hollyhocks, sage or phlox. All butterfly favorites!
July 7, 2008
- Reduce Reuse Recycle
Using the 3R’s is a sure fire way to reduce the money you spend. How? Let’s think about it. Your great grandparents, (or maybe your great great grandparents) didn’t have much trash. They reused e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.
July 5, 2008
- Save Energy by Line Drying your clothes
You can save a bundle off your laundry energy dollars by washing in cold water and line drying! Line drying can save you 5 to 10 percent off your energy bill!
July 3, 2008
- Little House Under the Prairie
Today you can find earth-sheltered homes all across America, ranging in size from the small, under a thousand square feet, to the tremendously huge
July 2, 2008
- July is Smart Irrigation Month
Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month - All kinds of ideas for saving water abound across the internet this month. Most of the water saving ideas for irrigation are directed to the homeowner with manicured lawns.
July 1, 2008
- Help save Earth’s bees!
Our bee friends need your help. Bee populations around the world have been decreasing in alarming numbers. Scientists are searching for the answers to this disturbing problem. In the meantime, here is how to create a favorable environment for our own local bees
