Green Tips
10 Reasons to Plant a Tree–on Earth Day, or Any Day
To celebrate Earth Day, we planted eight tiny trees! Last fall I enjoyed harvesting and juicing wild grapes, and came away inspired to add more fruit to my young collection of berries. So this spring, two plum, elderberry, mulberry and winterberry holly (for winter centerpieces) plants were shipped bare root from a Michigan nursery to … Continue reading
10 Ways to Reuse Household Water in the Garden
By Jakob Barry While every garden is different every gardener has one thing in common: the need to water plants. That means this part of their nourishment is either coming directly from nature or out of the tap connected to our homes. When it’s the former we’re home free, however, when it’s the latter, two … Continue reading
Whitefish in Dill Sauce
Fish is a delightful—and versatile—food . I first tried Whitefish in Dill Sauce at the Clearing in Ellison Bay, WI while attending a week long Photoshop Class that included a delicious daily lunch. This meal stood out, so when a local market had a sale on Lake Superior Whitefish, it was time to create my … Continue reading
Reinventing Bag Lunch & a Giveaway
The new year is almost here. Have you planned your New Year’s Resolutions? Eating healthier tops the list of popular ideas. Will you be eating more vegetables? Cutting down on fat? Buying local? And what about your kids? Are they still eating those school lunches—the kind that count catsup as a vegetable? Brown bagging is … Continue reading
Green Holiday Giving & a Giveaway …
Tis the season for giving! According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can represent anywhere between 25-40% of annual sales for some retailers. That’s a lot of incentive to make gift giving green! From your choice of gifts… to how you wrap them… to earth friendly follow through, the holidays can be fun … Continue reading
Coffee for a Better Tomorrow
Every morning, my husband brings me coffee in bed. He tiptoes in and leaves a steaming mug on the nightstand. I catch the rich aroma first, then ease upright for a first warm sip. When I step out of bed I have a better outlook on life—and have gotten a healthy dose of anti-oxidants. Coffee … Continue reading
And the Energy Savings Are… (Real!)
No one like to open up the monthly power bill! Especially in a year of record extremes, like this one! This summer, instead of merely complaining, we decided what we could do about it. Since we had already done some of the big projects (e.g. attic insulation), we decided to focus on simple changes. … Continue reading
Kill-a-watt Takes on the Energy Vampires
I blame StumbleUpon—or perhaps I should thank them. One of their recommendations took me to a site that delivered some dismal news. My green(?) lifestyle actually requires 3.9 planets to support. After years of trying to live conscientiously… including insulating the attic, buying down comforters, and eating local, this was a tough blow. The average North American household … Continue reading
5 Fun “Green” Things to Do on the Web
When You Can’t Be Outdoors… Summer is here and we’d all rather be outdoors. If you wind up inside with a few (or more) minutes to spare, here are some fun ideas to help you get smarter, greener or healthier—for free! Catch a Berkeley Class I loved college. Even after I graduated I’d take an … Continue reading
10 Tips for a Greener Healthier Office
Have you thought about finding ways to go Green at the office? Going green can do wonders for the environment and it can also be better for your health. Think about it: Someone with a desk job sits in the same spot for a third of the day, five days a week, and is … Continue reading
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