Entries tagged Gardening

Ask Umbra on trash, toxics, and tots

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:50am PST for grist_ask_umbra 2 Comments

Tips on composting, fumigated imports, and off-gassing baby furniture. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Gardening, Kids, Pollution
Tweet for the bees

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:18am PST for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Help support research into what's killing honeybees. All you have to do is use a Twitter tag between now and November 11. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Animals, Gardening, Nature, Activism
Ya gonna eat that? Worms will

By Mike Kahn Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:15am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

How to start a worm composting bin in six simple steps and cut your waste by up to 40%. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Organic, Veggies
12 things you didn't know you could rent

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:56pm PDT for daily_green_news 143 Comments

From the wacky to the practical, renting instead of buying can save you serious money, as well as benefit the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Sports, Shopping, Fashion, Books, Gardening, Biking, Electronics, Cell Phones, Pets, Solar Power, Tools, House, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Why try canning?

By Loretta White Posted Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:46am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Why spend a weekend preserving food? You'll save money, eat healthier food, have great gifts on hand, and many other benefits. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, How-To, Gardening, Locavore, Saving Money
Six facts about native bees

By TDG Community Posted Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:05am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

How to raise one of North America's native pollinators, the orchard mason bee. (Hint: If you have a drill, you can be a beekeeper.) Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Animals, Gardening, Nature
Raining revolution: Collect rain water, help the planet

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:45am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

Lower your water bills by diverting the water that runs down your roof. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Gardening, Water, Saving water at home
Boy finds rare pink grasshopper

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:10pm PDT for greenpicks 919 Comments

Grasshoppers are green, right? Not always. Check out this unusual specimen and more pastel insects. Plus, learn how they can help us. Read full post »
Related topics: Animals, Science, Gardening, Nature
Surprising source of indoor air pollution: House plants

By Dan Shapley Posted Fri Sep 4, 2009 6:04am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

How your greenhouse grows its plants -- and what pot you stick it in -- may determine whether your plant removes or produces VOCs. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Science, Gardening, Pollution, House
Detox in your own garden

By Loretta White Posted Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:49am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Pick wild plants and flowers to eat for taste and nutrition. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Gardening, Nature, Tips, Organic, Locavore