Family Farm vs Factory Farm

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I watched this video today that illustrated the difference between family farms and factory farms better than anything I’ve seen before – and it did it in 2 minutes flat. If you haven’t seen it, this was created by the Chipotle Cultivate a better World foundation, and it’s well worth your time.

I’d Like to Build a Cob Home

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After watching this video, I think it would be cool to build and live in a cob home. Packed-earth homes have fallen out of fashion, however homes that are built with packed earth are actually very thermally efficient – both in the heat and the cold – they last a long time, and they offer [...]

How to Find Discount Hydroponics Supplies

Hydroponically Grown Vegetables

Finding discount hydroponics supplies is a lot easier than it used to be. While you may be able to find hydroponics equipment at a local gardening store, I’ve found that Amazon.com has the best prices and the largest selection of hydroponics supplies anywhere. Here are the items you’ll need for starting your own hydroponics grow: [...]

Aquaponics4You – DIY Aquaponics System Review

Aquaponics4You DIY Aquaponics System

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my review of Aquaponics4You – a DIY Aquaponics System guide. Before I discuss Aquaponics 4 You, I’m going to give a brief overview of Aquaponics. If you’re already familiar with how Aquaponics work, then simply skip down to my Aquoponics4You Review part way down the page. Just to be clear, I [...]

5 Reasons to Plant a Garden

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Hi all – there are lots of great reasons to have a garden, but for those of you who haven’t started your own garden yet, I figured I’d list the 5 best reasons to start a garden this year. Reason 1: Fresh Veggies Taste Better! Even if you’ve never had a garden yourself, chances are [...]

Recycle Tofu Trays With Organic Gardening

Recycled Tofu Trays

Hi all! Earlier this year I got it in my head that I was going to grow some herbs, as I love cooking with fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. I was gifted some seeds (thanks Heather!) and simply needed to get them sprouted before I transitioned them into window boxes. To be honest, the [...]

Food4Wealth Review

food4wealth book

Looking to save money on your grocery bill? Up for a Do It Yourself project that reaps rewards? Food4Wealth gives you the plans and knowledge you need to grow your own organic garden! The author, Jonathan White, is an Environmental Scientist and Horticulturalist, with over 20 years experience in organic gardening. Using this unique combination [...]

Earth4Energy Review

Earth4Energy Package

Looking to save on Solar Panels? Up for a Do It Yourself job? Earth4Energy gives you the plans and knowledge you need to build your own Solar Panels and wire them directly into your home! Installed Solar Panels can cost $20,000 or more and take 20 years to pay for themselves. Why pay that kind [...]