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Bed with companion planting

Companion Planting by the Numbers: Increases in Yield

December 4, 2024 by Jack Shaw

This article examines how companion planting (pairing certain plants together to leverage their natural symbiotic relationships) increases yield significantly.

Categories Garden Tags Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
A bowl of food waste scraps - Using & Repurposing Kitchen Waste: A Complete Guide

Using & Repurposing Kitchen Waste: A Complete Guide

September 22, 2024August 28, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

Sustainability includes using our kitchen waste to either propagate new plants and/or sustain our gardens and our homes. Let’s dig in to the details!

Categories Kitchen Tags Ellen Rubin, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic, Organic food, Waste
What Is Soil? Side profile of soil, with fungal roots visible at the bottom while the layers transition through different colurs of earth

What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food

June 11, 2024March 10, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let’s dig deeper.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Ecology, Environment, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food, Organic standards, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
Pink/red dahlia up close with a veg garden in the background - Outdoor Home Renovations for a Green Home and a Green Thumb

Outdoor Home Renovations for a Green Home and a Green Thumb

June 11, 2024February 26, 2024 by Evelyn Long

Wise choices preserve precious resources for future generations. These sustainable outdoor home renovations will help you grow a green home and a green thumb.

Categories Garden Tags Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic, Sustainability, Waste
Effect of fabrics: Alpacas near a mountain in Ecuador

The Effect of Fabrics on Human Health and the Environment

February 17, 2024June 25, 2023 by Ellen Rubin

We take an in-depth look at the effect of fabrics of many different types on the environment and on human health, and we discuss possible solutions.

Categories Ecology Tags Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Health, Lifestyle, Organic, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
How to Attract Bees to Your Garden: Bee on pink flower

How to Attract Bees to Your Garden, and Why It’s Important

December 6, 2023May 6, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

A Comprehensive Guide on Why and How to Attract Bees to Your Garden

Categories Garden Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic
Permaculture Food Forest: Ripening blueberries

How To Create A Permaculture Food Forest: Essential Guide

October 21, 2023April 28, 2022 by Aisha Preece

Other than creating a balanced ecosystem, a permaculture food forest serves its main purpose as a planned and strategic food source and place of serene beauty.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Environment, Lifestyle, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food
Woman cleaning: 7 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips to Help Kill Household Germs

7 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips to Help Kill Household Germs

August 26, 2024March 27, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Maintaining a clean house should never compromise the safety of your family, and switching to these eco-friendly cleaning tips might be just what you need.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Environment, Lifestyle, Organic, Pollution, Waste
various colorful threads hanging on rail in workshop

A Comparison of the Environmental Cost of Natural and Synthetic Fabrics

July 11, 2024December 23, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Synthetic fabrics come with many obvious benefits, but there is also an environmental cost. How do they truly compare with natural fabrics?

Categories Uncategorized Tags Cotton, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Organic
white ceramic mug on brown wooden tray

Kitchen Scraps that are Good for the Garden: Share Breakfast with Your Plants

October 22, 2023November 22, 2020 by Ellen Rubin

A good breakfast for us may be eggs, orange juice, a banana, and a hot cup of coffee or tea. Believe it or not, this is also a good meal for your plants.

Categories Kitchen Tags Compost, Ellen Rubin, Food, Gardening, Lifestyle, Organic, Waste
Indoor plants

The Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Indoor Plants For Clean Air

October 22, 2023October 12, 2020 by Rachel Dennis

The quality of indoor air will ultimately have a huge impact on our long term health, and there are lots of great ways to improve it.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Air quality, Gardening, Health, Interiors, Lifestyle, Organic
Farmer with cotton harvest

Stitch by Stitch: With Kutch Weaving and Kala Cotton Fabric

October 22, 2023August 2, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Stitch by Stitch: A socially responsible textile brand committed to working with sustainable materials while supporting marginalized communities.

Categories Innovation Tags Asia, Cotton, Ecology, Economics, Equality, India, Organic, Organic farming, Pesticides, Poverty
Mural on a wall that reads Huerta El Maqui

Community Urban Gardens in Santiago, Chile

October 22, 2023March 3, 2020 by Susan Salas

Recently, the value of community gardens has become multifaceted and unique, from providing fresh food for neighbors to rejuvenating and sustaining the environment.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Eat local, Gardening, Organic, Organic food, Reforestation
ladybug

Top 10 Reasons to Grow Your Own Organic Food

October 22, 2023January 28, 2020 by Dawn Cowles

Growing your own organic food has many benefits: It’ll bring you pleasure, help you stay healthy, and be a way of introducing sustainability to your family, friends and future generations.

Categories Garden Tags Eat local, Gardening, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food

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