Sustainability

Coral Bleaching is terrible news. Find out here what it is and the solutions. — Most of us think first of tropical paradises teeming with exotic fish and beautiful water when it comes to the ocean. Because let’s be honest — who doesn’t love thinking about places we can go on vacation? However, many people are not aware of the turmoil occurring in our oceans…

Where grassroots meets top-down strategy — A little over 10 years ago, I started a green schools nonprofit organization focused on renewable energy education and increasing the number of school buildings that had solar arrays on site. The theory was that if you involved students in the process of making their schools more sustainable, then they…

Learn, experiment and enjoy the lifestyle with sustainable food — Tomatoes are a popular garden crop because they are relatively easy to grow, and there is a wide variety of types available. Hydroponic tomatoes can be grown in a greenhouse or indoors all year long, making them a great option for those who live in colder climates. This blog post…

You can fall into the trap of impulse buying plants — Walking through your local garden center, it’s easy to get caught up in all the beautiful colors and textures of plants. With so many choices, you can fall into the trap of impulse buying plants. Instead of thinking about how they fit into your garden, you start filling your cart…