Composting…in the city… Yes!
Composting in the City Composting is nature’s way to recycle. “Compost” is the dark, rich, organic soil that returns nutrients back to the soil. It is more of a soil conditioner than a fertilizer. Even if you don’t have plants that need compost, you can dump the nutrient rich soil outside to boost your neighborhood [...]
Read more »The Year of Biodiversity
Be careful whose advice you buy in 2010- it will be a year of “buying” advice. Be even more patient with whoever supplies it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth.
Read more »Shop and Buy Local – Favorites
We have heard the phrases “Buy American” and more recently “Shop Local”. Why is that important? And what is really “local”? There is growing enthusiasm towards boosting our (your) local economy. By buying local goods, you maximize your money’s impact and minimize fuel use and CO2 production. Local business owners tend to buy local services [...]
Read more »Eco Friendly Army
Eco Friendly Army? I recently saw a presentation that was very touching. It was the reunion of an Army soldier with his family. L3Photography During this holiday season this video reminded me of a few of the things I am thankful for – the top one is my family. And then I begin to think [...]
Read more »Green Roofs
Ok, let this be your notice – this is longer than most blog posts. I think it is an interesting topic and I have people at Inman Green ask me all the time, “What is a Live Roof? Inman Green has a roof that is partially covered with vegetation (Live Roof®). You can see the [...]
Read more »Homemade Cleaning Supplies
Homemade Cleaning Supplies – Old wives tales or true?
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