A Garden for the Birds
Lucky for us, we’ve been snuggly warm indoors this winter. Through our window though, we’ve watched little birds perched in our crab apple trees. They sit all fluffed up trying to keep warm and nourished …
Written by: Amy
Green
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green
Kids Gardens – They Plan the Darndest Things
There’s a touch of cabin fever going around our house. The ground is completely frozen outside, so we’re dreaming of sunny days and springtime weather. To shake the winter doldrums this week, we took a …
Written by: Amy
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green
Seed Catalogs That Brighten Your Winter
Winter is a fun time to be a gardener. I know, that may sound strange… What can a gardener do in the winter? IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Yes, I know! In several previous articles I have …
Written by: Rich
Decor, DIY Discussion, Green, How To, Woodworking
Upcycled DIY Pallet Coffee Table – Bring On The Cocktails!
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a pallet reuse movement afoot. Never one to be left out of the latest fad I decided to grab a few pallets and build myself a “rustic industrial” coffee …
Written by: Karen
Green Paint Greenie – How Safe is Green Paint Anyway?
Back in the day, the only green friend folks had was Kermit the Frog. Nowadays, my little green friend is one of my neighbors who doesn’t approve of my SUV or my little guy’s disposable …
Written by: Amy
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green, How To, Resources
DIY Gothic Greenhouse? It’s Much Too Sunny for Vampires!
Have you ever admired those nice commercial-style high tunnel greenhouses? If you’ve checked the price, you know it can take some real money to get into greenhouses. But “four seasons gardening” pioneer Eliot Coleman has …
Written by: Rich
Snow Joe Ion 18SB Cordless Snow Blower: Blow Away Your Lake-Effect Blues!
Winter is nature’s way of saying, “Up yours.” Anyone living in the snow belt (aka the “persistent snow band”) can probably relate to that quote from author Robert Byrne. We have a small farm south …
Written by: Phil
To Backup or not to Backup – That is the Solar Question
As a solar installer, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “The solar panels will give me electricity when the power goes out, right?” The questioner inevitably exhibits a disgruntled facial expression …
Written by: Rich
DIY Discussion, Green, Resources, Restoration
Guilt Free Shopping Spree – Salvaged Building Materials
I experience a lot of internal conflict when shopping for building materials. I like to buy from the local lumber yard, but the home center is cheaper. I want to buy American, but all the …
Written by: Rich
Organic Cleaners – The Power of Green Cleaning in Your Garden
There’s been a lot of talk about “green” and “organic” these days. Apparently unnatural chemicals are very bad for you, but I fully maintain that without caffeine the entire world might cease to function. Or …
Written by: Lauren