New Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Maximizes Solar Inputs and Reduces Energy Waste
What if you had your own grocery store attached to your house? And what if that grocery store saved you money on both produce and energy? Well, imagine no further;…
Walipini – a Smart and Simple Underground Greenhouse for $300 or Less
With the modern push to eat healthily and avoid processed foods, many have taken to creating small (or large) gardens in order to grow fresh fruits and organic vegetables. The…
Why Birds and Bees Want us to Plant More Pollinator-friendly Flower Gardens
It is estimated that up to 95% of all flowering plants, 1/3 of food crops, and 1/2 of the world’s oils consumed by humans today rely on animals for pollination…
Food Miles: Can Your Dinner Have a Carbon Footprint?
It seems not just that many years ago, imported food was considered a status symbol, no matter what condition it was in when it finally arrived at the table. This…
Labels May Not Lie, But Do they Speak the Full Truth?
The big companies like Whole Foods, Safeway and even out own Trader’s Joe’s would never skew the truth… or would they? When we are purchasing organic foods, green clothing, and…