
Green gardening in the home follows the same principles as outdoor gardening.
One of the foremost reasons that many parents seek to live a green lifestyle is because they are mindful of the fact that the earth is an inheritance left to the children.
Family meals are usually one of the most enjoyable times of the day. It provides an opportunity for families to slow the pace down, eat some delicious food, and talk to each other.
The very act of growing plants would be considered by most of us as doing something green.
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Posted on 28 December 2007
In addition to the positive effects of compost, the green gardener has a wide variety of other soil-enhancing products at his or her fingertips.Green manuresThese are plants that are grown to enrich and protect the soil. They reduce the harmful effects of wind and rain, reduce weeds and can provide nutrients when dug back into [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 28 December 2007
Celebrate the Holidays and Our Earth in Eco-Friendly Ways The holidays are drawing near, and we all look forward to family, friends, decorations, pageants and gifts. We feel closer to our loved ones and the spirit of joy takes over. Along with all these wonderfully positive emotions and the rush of excitement comes garbage bags full [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 28 December 2007
An average family concern for most is that of finances. When people think about budgeting and money matters they visualize check books, account statements, tax records, stacks of receipts, a calculator, and the like. The visual usually involves a lot of clutter and chaos and perhaps a stressed man or woman poring over their financials. There [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 28 December 2007
If you have a flat roof, balcony, small backyard or just a few window ledges, then container gardening is for you. No matter how small the space available, there is nearly always a container that will fit and an abundant choice of plants to grow in them. We are not just talking pelargoniums and pansies [...] Continue Reading