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Did you know that the carbon footprint of the average American is 20 metric tons? If that figure makes you shudder, you might be wondering how you can lower your own carbon footprint. Some lifestyle changes are harder to make than others—not everyone lives in an environment where they can swap out their car for…

Imagine having a self sustaining garden in your backyard, with herbs, flowers, and well-trimmed trees. Yes, it is possible. Anyone with a garden will tell you that the beauty they exude comes with a lot of time, struggle, and attention. Most people will admit openly that they want a garden but are hesitant because of…

Residential gardening in America produces 80 million pounds of pesticides each year. These chemicals infiltrate the soil and your food. They’re also dangerous for your children and pets to be around. You can protect your home garden from pests without using pesticides. The methods of natural pest prevention are surprisingly easy and effective. Many of…

Almost 63% of the U.S. population lives in cities. But cities account for only 3.5% of U.S. land. Finding green space in the city is hard, but urban gardening helps bring green to the concrete jungle. Most people think of big parks and forests when they think about green spaces. But you don’t need acres…

Composting is a great way to reuse kitchen scraps and the amount of food waste you throw away. Today, we’re going to give you a crash course in composting. We’ll talk about how to start a compost bin, things you can and cannot compost, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this article!