Hosting a dinner party or other large gathering can take its toll on the environment. From disposable plates and cups to party decor, the trash generated from a single gathering is startling. Here’s how to make some eco-friendly adjustments for more earth-friendly dinner parties, events, and holiday celebrations.
2016
How to Make Reusable Beeswax Wraps at Home for Less than Store Bought
Aiming to reduce your kitchen waste? Or even working on a zero waste kitchen? Make your own beeswax wraps to replace cling wrap and plastic bread bags!
Natural Bug Bite Relief to Soothe the Itchy Skin Blues
If you spend any time outdoors at all you’re sure to find yourself with the occasional bug bite. This DIY bug bite relief recipe is easy to make & soothing!
The Environmentally Friendly Kitchen: Painless Changes You Can Make Today
There are a lot of changes you can make on your way to an environmentally friendly “green” kitchen that will take zero effort on your part.
How to Build a Bamboo Trellis for your Garden
Where bamboo is plentiful, it’s an excellent building material and resource for gardeners. This bamboo trellis building method is a bit different!
Bee Species: Native Mason Bees for Pollination
While honey bees are familiar to most of us, there are many other bee species that are great pollinators. Mason bees have a lot of characteristics that make them great garden pollinators. Here’s what you need to know about their habits and how to encourage them at your place.
How to Cook Yacon: Using this Peruvian Tuber to Make “Applesauce”
Wondering how to cook yacon? How about trying a fresh from the garden “tastes like applesauce” project? Perfect for people who can’t grow apples!