The hows and whys of going green - without going bankrupt!
Along with our potatoes, Thomas and I grow tomatoes on our balcony every year. And every year, the first winter frost comes before all the tomatoes have had time to ripen. Luckily, green tomatoes are not only perfectly edible, but can be turned into delicious meals and side dishes in their own right. One great [...]
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I think hybrids are evil. Not hybrid cars, mind you. I’m all for those. I’m talking about a kind of hybrids that most people are in contact with on a daily basis: Man-made hybrid food plants and their seeds. “So, why are they evil, Thomas?” I hear the hecklers say. “Plants aren’t really capable of [...]
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All the previous posts in my green home cooling series have dealt with cooling tips and techniques affecting the house directly. For this final post, I’ll be focusing on things you can do around your house to reinforce everything you’ve done so far. Plant deciduous trees If you live in the northern hemisphere, plant deciduous [...]
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