In cities we spend huge amounts of human and fossil energy raking, blowing and carting them off – not to mention the thousands of plastic bags used to hold them. In the country we tend to simply let them fall and ignore them. But the millions of leaves that fall from our broadleaf trees each year represent a bounteous harvest far too few people ever realize.  How about you? Dead Leaves for Feed and Bedding Do you have sheep, goats or small animals?  Do you pay good money for hay and bedding m... Read Full Story

USA Today reported an interesting development last week.  According to an article in the Online version: “Green” seals of approval are slapped on dishwashers, heat pumps, light bulbs and entire buildings. So why not the outdoors? As of Thursday, even open-air spaces — from parks and parking lots to corporate and college campuses — will have their own environmental rating system. “The recognition of the need to address climate change and sustainability is going up and up,... Read Full Story

Caring for the environment doesn’t always cost money. Your concern for the environment can actually bring you cash. There are ways to earn money by going green without leaving your home. Going green can refer to engaging in any activity that helps protect the environment. By engaging in green activities, you will not only be able to reduce pollution and the pressure on Mother Earth, but you will also be able to save up on your monthly bills and earn money as well. You could start by car... Read Full Story

Some rednecks still throw their beer cans out the window. Many of us still live our lives without caring how we affect the environment. Generations ago concern about the environment seemed non-existent. Cavemen hunted for food only for survival, but never in excess. They used the trees and other natural resources, but only for shelter and basic needs. Modern consumer society is more voracious, and many of us consume in excess of what we really need. We have placed nature at a disadvantage ... Read Full Story

Apparently Americans generate between 10,000 and 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide each year.  Much of this is used by our vehicles, but we also use a lot of energy cooking our food.  There are a number of ways we can have greener kitchens. If you are planning to remodel your kitchen then this is the best time to incorporate some green measures. The construction industry is ready to supply you with eco-friendly products for your kitchen but brace yourself because the materials can cost more tha... Read Full Story

A small crowd gathered around the cider press back of the local food co-op.  Batch by batch, volunteers took turns loading plump red and gold apples into the hopper and grinding the fruit into an aromatic pulp, called mast.  Under the intent gaze of watching children, they loaded the mast into a lined wooden tub and turned the crank down until the sweet brown apple cider trickled out the spout. “A blast from the past!” one bystander exclaimed as he sampled the tangy, freshly press... Read Full Story

Forget ants. Yellow jackets are much more likely to ruin your picnic, especially in late summer when they’re most hungry for sugary food. Here’s a simple wasp trap you can make yourself that will take the sting out of the little buggers’ visits. 1. Get yourself a 2-liter plastic soda bottle. You don’t even need to bother rinsing it out. 2. Cut the top third off the bottle. You should end up with an open wide-mouth piece and a shorter, funnel-like piece. 3. Tape or staple the top ... Read Full Story

Ah, September. Basking in the sun. Bringing in summer’s bounty. And…swatting yellow jackets. These ubiquitous little wasps come out of hiding in late summer and fall as their colonies mature. Adult yellow jackets feed mostly on sugars – flower nectar and fruit (and soda pop when they can get it.) The growing larvae prefer meat and other protein – and reward the adults who feed it to them with a sweet substance they excrete. But as the summer wears on and the larvae grow up, the ad... Read Full Story

The biggest complaint most people have about canning the harvest is the amount of energy it consumes. Specifically, heat energy, most of which get thrown off into your home right when you’re doing all you can to keep cool. Lacto-fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation that doesn’t require any cooking at all. Instead, it uses the same bacteria you use to make yogurt to turn your garden veggies into delicious pickles and kraut, without having to heat your home in August. This ... Read Full Story

250 Watt Grid Tied InverterThe 250 watt grid-tie Plug N Play Solar Power Inverter is designed for easy installation, the inverter can plugged right into an AC outlet! The Plug N Play 250 watt grid tied inverter can be combined to form larger systems to meet your requirements, in the future. Check Prices at GoGreenSolar.com Read Full Story