Tilling just doesn’t work. Not for me anyway. It does nothing but compact the soil below the level where it tills, and the crabgrass and bermuda grass just love freshly turned soil, not to mention the weed seeds that get churned up. Last year I decided to take the easy way out. I started with [...]

**This is also a permanent page on this site, but I thought I would open it up for comment by posting it in the blog as well. In light of the environmental impact a single wedding can have, many couples are opting for more natural or “green” alternatives. Paper napkins, and other disposables are replaced [...]

Gardening is more popular than ever, thanks to a flagging economy and the sudden rush to “green” living. People have become more conscious about how their decisions affect the world around them, and have become more centered at home as travel and leisure has gotten more expensive. Edible Landscapes and Community Gardens Perhaps my favorite [...]

I have run across several articles, and an NPR radio spot, this week that mention the availability of funds for “greening” an existing home. While I applaud any efforts of the government to help people lower their energy costs, increase their comfort, and promote environmentally friendly energy alternatives, I view this with a hint of [...]