The amount of trash we produce is a real concern and all things that end up in landfills contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. While throwing things in the trash bin is a convenient way to rid ourselves of the things we no longer need, the…
Compost is compost, right? Hmmm… Not when it comes to caring for aquatic plants! Aquatic compost is a special soil mixture that is designed to anchor pond plant roots without encouraging algae growth. Despite the name, this material is very different from the compost you…
In many parts of the world, starting the day without a cup of coffee is equivalent to leaving the home without shoes. It just isn’t done! Making coffee at home is more affordable than visiting Starbucks or your local coffee shop. But it can also…
The average household consumes A LOT of paper. I am definitely guilty of that too! We’re not just talking about the paper you use to print documents or jot down notes! Just take the kitchen for example: Do you use paper towels to clean up…
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You can’t be a gardener without coming face to face with a few creepy crawlies! The tricky part is knowing which bugs are a necessary part of the ecosystem and which are causing irreversible harm to your garden beds. But the garden isn’t the only…
Most people know that food scraps can be disposed of in a backyard compost heap or in Bokashi bucket. Did you know that paper products can be composted as well? Of course, you can compost old newspapers and notebook paper. But there’s a very good…
