Natural Living
Posts about natural living with an environmental twist.
Rural Dreams, Urban Living
Posted on Feb 11, 2010 - 10:58 AM
By: Tricia Edgar
There’s a debate amongst those of us suburban dwellers who have rural fantasies. We dream of chickens, of eggs, or sheep and spinning our own wool and knitting it into fantastic sweaters. We…
The Down and Dirty of It: Rebranding Cloth Diapers, Menstrual Products, and Toilet Paper
Posted on Feb 07, 2010 - 10:23 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
Come on, now. You don’t want to talk about it? Why not? It’s not polite? Well then. I have a four-year-old. I can talk toilet with the best of them.
I just finished writing…
7 Dangerous Foods That You Should Avoid
Posted on Feb 01, 2010 - 08:28 AM
By: Brian Liloia
Mercola.com, the popular personal health website, has a list of seven dangerous foods that you should avoid to lead a healthier lifestyle. Of course, these foods are not the only ones that you should…
The Zero Mile Diet: Local Seeds for Local Climates
Posted on Dec 07, 2009 - 07:26 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
In the West Coast Seeds catalog, there is a category for The Zero Mile Diet. Click on it, and the buyer is immediately transported to a host of locally-adapted seeds: lettuce greens, peas, and beans…
Rumford fireplaces: the most efficient open fireplace
Posted on Nov 18, 2009 - 01:13 PM
By: Brian Liloia
I was excited to learn about Rumford fireplaces recently. As you may or may not know, an open fireplace is typically one of the most inefficient ways to burn wood for heat. Many fireplaces are a…
Tree climbing for kids
Posted on Oct 16, 2009 - 10:08 AM
By: Cassie Martin
Climbing trees is great fun, and a wonderful way to get kids enjoying the outdoors and appreciating nature. Adventurous kids love the challenge of climbing a new tree, many quiet children love the…
The Urban Farm: Greening Small City Spaces
Posted on Oct 08, 2009 - 09:14 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
Urban farming is all the rage these days. Where I live, back lanes are becoming orchards and community gardens continue to sprout. Organizations like the Seattle Urban Farm Company are growing, harvesting,…
Wildlife in Towns and Cities
Posted on Oct 01, 2009 - 07:28 AM
By: Cassie Martin
A great way to spark children’s interest and enthusiasm in all things related to caring for our environment is to encourage them to take an interest in wild animals. There is nothing quite like…
Bake Fabulous Bread in Your Own $20 Outdoor Earth Oven
Posted on Sep 27, 2009 - 11:51 PM
By: Brian Liloia
If you enjoy baking or cooking, and you have the sort of DIY attitude that drives you to want to create, you can build your own outdoor earth oven for as little as $20! An earth oven can be built…
Masonry Heaters are Traditional and Efficient Sources of Wood Heat
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 - 08:31 AM
By: Brian Liloia
Masonry heaters have long been built in the colder climates of Europe, but they have taken quite a while to catch on in America. They are massive in size, but they burn wood very cleanly and store…
