PWE

Trying to produce no waste was a serious challenge, and I wouldn't say that I succeeded, but it got me paying attention. It just keeps leading to more questions. Say I have instant coffee so I don't produce grounds; what happens to the container that it comes in? And the dishwater when I wash my cup? If I eat an apple instead of cheese (which...

I can save a gallon here or there around the house, but the virtual water footprint is absolutely staggering. Less beef for me, thanks!

Did you know fireflies are important beetle pollinators found throughout the Eastern US. These beneficial insects are welcomed by gardeners as they feed on pest species and provide pollinator services as they feed on pollen and nectar!!

Underrated resources for weather emergencies: contacts, caffeine, cash.

Safe Routes To School programs are a great way to contribute to the community by encouraging youth to get on a bike and enjoy the outdoors while commuting to school.

The number of duck flags in my neighborhood did not surprise me. The number of live chickens, on the other hand, was a shock. My neighbors like fresh eggs!

Will be at opening day of Market, then headed to the event at City Hall and then home to put in our garden. Lot's of outside activities today

The benefits of regenerative agriculture is a way to reduce the use of water for large plantations by adding nitrogen to the soil. However, if erosion is your concern then there are plants, ryes, that would improve your erosion control by using their deep roots to keep the soils in place during windy and rainy events. These processes improve...

I had no idea water inequity was such an issue around the world. 4 in 10 people don't have enough water - for starters! I went looking through the United Nations web site for ways an individual can make a difference, then got sidetracked with volunteer efforts in my community. I did notice that, on the UN's Goal 6 commitment page, there are...

my garden is coming back to life, which provides me a yummy life ;)