by blape on March 28, 2010
Rain water barrels are used to collect rain water from your roof and store it until it is needed. Using a rain barrel is a great way to reduce the amount of potable water you use. Rain water barrel water can be used for many different functions. You do not require potable quality water for [...]
by Brooks on March 7, 2010
Growing vegetables using organic methods is a fun and rewarding task. Vegetable growing at home helps reduce carbon emissions and will allow you to know where your food comes from. Use this guide for ideas and to learn how to grow a vegetable garden in your backyard. “Avoid using pesticides by using techniques like companion [...]
Choosing the right lights to illuminate your garden is important for both aesthetics and from an energy use perspective. There are many types of garden lights from halogens to light emitting diodes (LEDs). Different types of lights will produce different colors and use different amounts of energy. LEDs are a great option for low voltage [...]
Gardening is a great activity, but when it is too cold outside, indoor gardening can make a great alternative. Use this indoor gardens guide to help give you ideas for planing your indoor garden. Growing your own vegetables and herbs is a great way for you to know exactly where your food comes from. Food [...]
by GuestPoster on January 5, 2010
Perhaps one of the best developments in lighting in recent years has been the advent of better and cheaper LED light bulbs. LEDs differ from traditional incandescent light bulbs in that they don’t use a filament that easily breaks to create the light, they semiconductors that emit photons. The result is a more eco-friendly, longer [...]
by GuestPoster on December 24, 2009
If you have watched the news lately, you know that renewable and alternative energy is a very hot topic right now. Everyone, including the President, is talking about how we can all help save the planet by reducing our carbon footprint and lowering the amount of green house gasses in the atmosphere. The problem is [...]