Living sustainably is often about finding new ways to use old things. One person’s trash is, after all, another person’s treasure. By reusing and upcycling old tires, for example, we can save money and resources. Reusing and recycling in a range of different ways can reduce the number of new things we have to buy….
Composting is not rocket science. It is basically taking advantage of nature’s recycling system to return nutrients to the garden ecosystem. There is a lot of information out there telling you how to create the perfect compost. But often, you don’t need to fuss about it. Composting is far easier and more straightforward than most…
It is every gardener’s secret wish to harvest bushels of fresh, juicy, fragrant tomatoes by the bucketfuls from their over-productive garden. In reality, at least for some of us, this is nothing more than an ambitious dream. And yet, there are ways to make our tomato-rich visions come true. Though it helps to have a…
Clay is often underneath our very feet, whether we are aware of it or not. Which leads to a somewhat serpentine thought process regarding its ample abundance. Consider for a moment that we take most modern vessels (cups, mugs, jugs and bowls) for granted. See the connection here? Clay = container, in the most simplest…
