Alison Wood

Live Off the Grid, Save Money, and Be Independent of the Power Company

April 4, 2010

Solar power and wind power are familiar to millions throughout the world as the primary sources of sustainable energy. For decades we’ve all seen the advantages of capturing and using solar energy in everything from tiny photovoltaic cells on calculators to the vast corporate utilities’ solar arrays. Wind energy has been used for centuries to power everything from sailing ships to the early grist mills that once dotted Holland and other European countries.

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Gardening With Kids

February 28, 2010

Gardening with kids is a wonderful activity. It is amazing to see the astonishment on a young child’s face when something that they planted begins to grow! Older kids can be involved in the whole process of planning out, planting, watering and harvesting.

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Finding The Right Organic Gardening Book For You

February 24, 2010

Organic gardening books can be very useful for anybody who wants to begin gardening in the organic way. This means, of course, avoiding use of any harmful chemical pesticides or fertilizers. In addition, if you want a truly organic garden, you will need to begin from seeds or bedding plants that have been raised the organic way.

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Why Buy Organic Seeds?

February 14, 2010

If you want to have a truly organic garden, you will need to buy organic seeds. Plants raised from any other type of seed are not truly organic, even if you have never used pesticide or weed killer in your garden. Standard seeds may have been subject to all kinds of sprays while they were forming on the parent plant.

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Clean Green With Baking Soda

February 1, 2010

Would you like to cut down on using synthetic chemical products to clean your home? Chemicals used in synthetic cleaners contribute to indoor air pollution. Studies show that the air quality inside of our homes is often worse than outdoor air, even when we live in areas that have air pollution.

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Homemade Solar Panel Guide

January 13, 2010

Who is there in the world who does not wish to have the energy bills get reduced by 80% or more? Many of us shall want to take advantage of such a great deal

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Winter DIY Projects: Build A Solar Panel

January 10, 2010

Winter is the perfect time to devote to some of those projects that will enhance your property well into the future. The winter months are filled with cold or rainy weekends and long dark evenings and thus allow us the space to focus on jobs that we may not have the time or inclination do to at other times of the year.

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The Cost of Solar Power

December 31, 2009

Solar power can save you money. What was once a fad has taken off in a big way as government scientists look for ways to break our dependence on the dwindling supply of fossil fuels. Now that you have the opportunity, can you afford to use solar power?

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How Does Solar Power Work?

December 30, 2009

Solar power is energy from the sun. You feel it every day when the sun shines. That giant star in our solar system provides heat for the earth and light. But, what is going on when people decide to use solar power for their homes?

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The Advantages of A Solar Generator to Your Home

November 22, 2009

The sun is the most abundant and the cheapest source of energy, yet we do not exploit its potential. In these times of depleting resources and increasing prices, the solar energy proves to be the most beneficial and the most economical power solution.