Most of us are trying hard to reduce our eco footprints by creating less waste. For some, that means keeping reusable personal hygiene items in the house. These might include reusable menstrual ...
Air Freshener Alternatives: Make Your House Smell Great Without Air Fresheners
Many of us want our houses to smell fantastic without the expense of compromising our health. But even natural air fresheners can impact the health of you or your loved ones, including pets! While ...
8 Sustainable Toilet Paper Alternatives (and a Few Emergency Options)
Toiler paper has been around since the 14th century, but that doesn't mean it's always been readily available. These days especially, people are looking for ways to make do without this ubiquitous ...
13 of the Best Citizen Science Research Projects You Can Participate In
Are you familiar with citizen science research? If not, you might really enjoy it, especially if you have a soft spot for all things scientifically awesome. Read on to discover what it is, and how you ...
Why Are There Maggots in My Vermicomposting Bin & Is It Good or Bad?
If you’re interested in composting indoors, there’s a good chance that you’ve considered building a worm farm. Worm farms, also known as vermicomposting bins, are a great way for you to make ...
15 Ways to Use Stinging Nettles
If you've ever fallen into a patch of stinging nettles, you'll probably remember the experience. Those bristly hairs can cause itching, burning rashes at the slightest touch. That said, stinging ...
15 Berries You Can Forage For in the Wild
Believe it or not, hundreds of unique species of berries exist, waiting for you to forage in the wild. Nearly everyone has one or more Rubus plants in their area that are edible. If you're new to ...
11 Herbal Remedies for Fungal Infections
Dealing with fungal infections can be difficult. Conventional medications can have negative side effects, and some fungi resist different treatments after being exposed to them too often. That's where ...
Ferme Ornée: Creating the Beauty of an Ornamental Farm
I spend a lot of time researching historical pastoral and rural food writings looking for information on traditional recipes, preservation methods, butchery, heirloom vegetables, and more. In recent ...