by Environmental News | Jun 23, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Maureen Gilmer / Source: Desert Sun When you move to the desert, nobody tells you about the problems with potting soil. Most folks here never learn the truth about what happens to them in a climate so extreme. Nobody tests their potting soils against...
by Environmental News | Jun 21, 2017 | Our Planet
Author: Jess F. / Source: Nature World News Solar paints could be the future of fuel. Researchers developed a new compound that can turn water vapor and sunlight into fuel. (Photo : Abid Katib/Getty Images) Solar paints could be the future of renewable...
by Environmental News | Jun 12, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: LeeAnn Barton / Source: Stillwater News Press Japanese maples are loved for their unique leaves and fall color yet offer so much more. Japanese maples (JM for short) bring year round interest and can be the centerpiece of any planting. From the time...
by Environmental News | May 22, 2017 | Live Toxic Free
Source: Ecofriend While new homes have a cachet for being better than older homes and renovations are sold as being better for you than your current home’s layout, there are times when new materials are more dangerous than the older ones. In other cases, renovations...
by Environmental News | May 13, 2017 | Be Organic
Author: Sean Mitzel / Source: Mother Earth News On the surface it makes sense that hugelkulture would provide many benefits including: increased microbial activity, low maintenance, decreased water requirements, increased planting surface area, nutrient...