Eco Travel - Choosing a Green Hotel
The idea of greener vacations is becoming more and more possible these days and thanks to growing awareness and concern for the environment, it is also becoming very popular. Hotel visits are one of the easier more obvious ways to “green” your vacation. Here are several simple things you might want to consider to help make your hotel stay a little more earth friendly. More »
Shop Green
Shopping for eco-friendly items? Visit our directory of green online retailers. More »
Our Story and Why We Eat to Fight Cancer- Part 1: Berries
This is the first in a series of posts on eating to fight cancer, a topic that is very close to our family’s heart. We will be featuring ten foods that have cancer fighting properties with an explanation of what those properties are and a favourite recipe of ours that includes cancer fighting ingredients. More »
Homemade Bird Food
n some parts of North America there is a shortage of fruit and nuts during the winter months. This means a lot of wild birds will be very hungry this time of year. You can help feed them. Save money by eliminating store bought bird feed and decrease your waste by using kitchen scraps to make homemade bird feed. More »
Raising a Child to be a Minimalist
There is a growing trend toward raising children in a minimalist, non-materialistic way. It is an uphill climb when you choose to raise your children in a frugal, non-consumerism sort of way, you are up against powerful advertising media and outside influences that you have no control over. More »
Category Archives: Organic Gardening
Conserve Water This Summer: Plant Drought-Resistant Gardens
A few weeks ago I watched the film Blue Gold: World Water Wars. It was a very eye-opening documentary about the state of the world's water supply. I highly recommend watching it to
The Benefits of Spiders in the Garden
A lot of people tend to react to spiders - especially big ones - with fear. Garden spiders can get quite large, but before you run, scream, or squish, stop and think
Home Organic Gardening Tips
Organic gardening is the healthiest way to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. When you consume your homegrown fruits and vegetables, you ingest whole foods clear of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Additionally,
How to Start a Garden Journal
When the wind, rain, cold and snow make gardening seem like a thing of the past, it's nice to have a reminder of the beauty of your summer garden. You can revive(or
How to Kill Weeds Naturally
You don't have to pour hazardous chemicals onto your yard or garden to kill weeds. Using natural weed killers means the weeds, not you, get poisoned! Here are some ideas of how
Homemade Natural Garden Pest Control
Have you been wanting to use a more natural type of pest control in your garden? You can make your own natural garden sprays to control pests. In fact, you probably have
