December 31, 2010
Square foot gardening is an idea made popular by Mel Bartholomew in the 1980s. It is ideal for the smaller organic garden, because it is an intensive method of gardening based around ideas of companion planting, water conservation and avoiding pesticides and weed killers.
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October 14, 2010
If you have sensitive skin, you are no doubt well aware of the fact that many cleansers, creams, and treatments contain chemicals, dyes, and fragrances that can leave your skin irritated or even cause rashes and other serious problems. As a result, you have no doubt invested in skincare items that are free of these toxins. As for the rest of you, you likely continue to use whatever tried-and-true brand you have been buying for the last ten years, with no notion of the damage it could be causing both you and the environment. In short, it’s time to take a look at the products you’re putting on your skin and start to consider if there could be alternatives that are equally effective but a bit more eco-friendly.
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