Sustainable Living

For a beautiful example of just how small you can go when planning your off grid home, check out this off grid cottage retreat. It sits on 27 acres of …

I have wanted a greenhouse for as long as I can remember. A warm, well-lit room dedicated to nothing but plants is pretty much every gardener’s dream! Whether for growing …

Based in a remote village in Quebec, Canada, Marie and Francis live off grid in this beautifully renovated earthship. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, utilize solar energy, and …

A significant part of off-grid living is producing a wide variety of food that will add to, and satisfy your meal planning. With spring approaching, you should already be planning …

In a report done by CBS news, if all households in the U.S. switched out just one standard, incandescent light bulb with one certified as green, it would reduce greenhouse …

Growing your own vegetables is so fun and rewarding. As you take care of your plants, you get to watch them grow, and eventually, your hard work pays off with …

Having a healthy and beautiful garden requires more than just having the right gardening supplies. A well-maintained space gives you great benefits throughout the year, with delicious vegetables and stunning …

Bees are at risk. That’s nothing most nature lovers haven’t heard before. However, it is a misconception to believe pest control requires damaging the fragile ecosystem of the bee. Nevertheless, …

Water is essential for life, yet is something often taken for granted by those of us with easy access to city water, a reliable well, or bottled water. For those …

“We are surrounded by genius” -Janine Benyus. Take a moment to slow down. Truly look at your surroundings. Breath in the oxygen that keeps us all alive, feel the security …