Going Green

Gray Water Systems: Good Idea Or Bad Mistake?

Most of us realize that water is a scarce resource and are looking for ways to use less of...

Choosing A Sustainable House To Rent Or Buy

Whether looking to buy or rent, the housing search has only become more complicated in the...

Animal-Free Fertilizers For Your Healthy Home Garden

Did you know that many of the traditional organic fertilizers, for hobby home gardeners, for...

Rammed Earth: It's Not Cosmetic

Rammed earth (RE) is an ancient construction technique, which compresses soil, sand, and sometimes...

5 Earth-Friendly Ways To Celebrate The Summer Solstice

The summer solstice is the longest day of the entire year, the day that offers the very most...

CFL Vs. LED Lightbulbs: The Great Debate

Unless there is some big action by conservatives to repeal Bush administration legislation...

Preventing Contaminants In Home Compost Piles

What, if any, contaminants could be lurking in home compost piles? Conscious gardeners tend...

Composting Toilets: Not Gross At All

When you hear the words “compost toilet,” there’s a good chance you immediately...