This video takes a look at some caddis larvae and pupae (the real thing!) as well as showing a great method (the dry and dropper) to use the next time you are out on the river. The dry and dropper method is very useful when you can see rising fish but aren't sure if they are taking emergers, taking flies right off the surface.
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July 10, 2008 · Filed Under Composting, Waste Disposal
OK, so whats all the hype about Composting toilets? Are they better, are they worse, do they stink?
Well……
Everybody has to do it sometime…the topic may be a little taboo. The question is: what really happens to all that crap that gets flushed down your toilet? And my god! How much drinking water is wasted every day when the millions of toilets are flushed across the planet... Read Full Story
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July 8, 2008 · Filed Under Carbon Offsetting
Blogs Fighting Pollution With Carbon Offsetting Program
Green home hints and tips is happy to announce that we’ve offset 350 pounds of carbon dioxide through the 350 challenge that is hosted by Brighter Planet.
Brighter Planet is a socially responsible company, Brighter Planet offers innovative products and services to help create a sustainable future for the planet and its people... Read Full Story
We all get it from time to time, and it can be one of the most unbearable feelings know to humans! But….just how do you deal with such a thing in a way that doesn’t involve shoving various pills and other forms of medication down your throat? Read Full Story
Squirrels can wreak havoc on your beautifully arranged flower pots and gardens. You see, the sneaky little critters go digging around for nuts and seeds that they’ve hidden away for future munching. That just might even mean that they’ve started digging in places where they never possible could have buried them in the first place. Read Full Story
The Guelph International Resource Center (GIRC) headed an interesting project taking aim at water conservation and efficiency for a couple of years. Participants led various community events to promote methods of water conservation in the home. Along with building and selling rain barrels in the city of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the groups also participated in the development of public service ads related to water topics. I was lucky enough to be a part of the project, and here is one of the... Read Full Story
The Guelph International Resource Center (GIRC) headed an interesting project taking aim at water conservation and efficiency for a couple of years. Participants led various community events to promote methods of water conservation in the home. Along with building and selling rain barrels in the city of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the groups also participated in the development of public service ads related to water topics. I was lucky enough to be a part of the project, and here is one of... Read Full Story
The Guelph International Resource Center (GIRC) headed an interesting project taking aim at water conservation and efficiency for a couple of years. Participants led various community events to promote methods of water conservation in the home. Along with building and selling rain barrels in the city of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the groups also participated in the development of public service ads related to water topics. I was lucky enough to be a part of the project, and here is one of the... Read Full Story
