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Articles

How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.

Springtime Often Means MUD Time
Tips and tricks to keep mud outside. Warmer weather means melting. Melting often leads to mud. Find some helpful ways to keep mud to a minimum this season.

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here, and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Uninvited Garden Guests: and some natural ways to discourage them
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles and other pests from visiting your garden.

Recipes

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Products

Eco Bathroom Kit
Wouldn't you like to clean your bathroom without harsh chemicals? Ecodiscoveries is the solution. This natural formula cleans and brightens your bathroom without harming your family or the indoor air they breathe.Features & Benefits Non-toxic; bio-degradable; no chlorine; no petroleum...

Eco Kitchen Kit
Product InformationWouldn't you like to clean your kitchen without harsh chemicals? Ecodiscoveries is the solution. This trio of powerful formulas cleans, brightens and deodorizes your kitchen without harming the environment or the air your family breathes. Cut grease, grime...

Green Blog

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

Weather Chatter

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

Lady Bugs
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM

Flood Awareness Week
March 12, 2008 12:21 PM


Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

Blog

Farm Aid Blog Post #4
September 30, 2006 2:36 PM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

Combine Demolition Derby
November 7, 2006 10:38 AM