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89How to Farm in the City; Urban Homesteading
by Marye Audet
Sustainable living is big news these days as we see more and more items that have been recalled. The safety of our food is questionable and many people are opting for growing their own. It is easy enough if you live in the country on acreage but can you do it in the city? The answer may surprise you. published 17 months ago
68What is Lasagna Gardening?
by Marye Audet
Lasagna gardening is very much like square foot gardening. The difference is that the beds can be totally your choice as to size. If you like square foot gardening you can still use that technique with the lasagna garden. The name comes from the building up of layers in the bed. This method is also called sheet composting. published 8 months ago
80Bamboo Flooring:Pros and Cons
by Marye Audet
Sustainability and eco-friendliness aside, what are the pros and cons of bamboo flooring? published 7 months ago
77Sustainable Organic Garden Design
by Marye Audet
There is alot of talk on the Internet this summer about buying local food, ONLY local food as much as possible, because it is good for the environment. When you buy locally you are supporting in small farms,... published 17 months ago
74Fall Vegetable Garden: Organic Produce For Winter
by Marye Audet
Here in Texas it is near 100 degrees on this August day. In some ways much too hot to be thinking of a fall garden yet in others, time is almost here to plant for late autumn and early winter harvest. Where... published 17 months ago
92Straw Bale Construction , A Sustainable Alternative
by Marye Audet
Straw bale building construction is a very sustainable, earth friendly type of building that is affordable, provides insulation, and is very soundproof. Beautiful designs have been created with straw bale construction. published 17 months ago
76Choosing Heritage Breeds of Livestock For the Homestead
by Marye Audet
Barred Rock Chickens have been utilized on the family farm for over 150 years as both meat and egg producers. For centuries farmers all over the globe have raised an assortment of livestock for food, for... published 17 months ago
68Using Greywater
by Marye Audet
Grey water is any water, except from the toilet, that has been previously used. Water from showers, baths, washing dishes, mopping floors, and laundry is all considered grey water. Up to 80% of the water use in the home results in this substance. published 9 months ago
62Earth Friendly Toys
by Marye Audet
Call them Eco-friendly, Earth friendly, or Green; they are toys that have a minimal impact on the earth. For years people bought toys not considering the environmental impact of manufacturing. published 3 months ago
63Green Gifts for the Romantic
by Marye Audet
Do you know where or how those romantic Roses were grown? Buying earth friendly, sustainable gifts is a better way to say I love you. published 11 months ago
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