Archive for December, 2007
How To Grow Organic Beans – One Of The Top10 Super-Foods
Dec 30th
Beans ? both fresh & dried green beans are rich in the B vitamins & potassium. They may have even more antioxidants than blueberries & as much cholesterol-lowering fibre as oats (another super-food). They also are an excellent source of lean protein. Climbing beans originate from the warm / temperate to tropical regions of the More >
Why Use Solar Power In Suburban Homes
Dec 30th
It will never be a better time to install solar power in your home. There’re a number of incentives to do this. The first is your energy bill ! The price of fossil fuels will continue to rise. And there seems to be no end in sight for these prices rises as the resources become More >
Consider Residential Solar Panels to be Energy Efficient
Dec 29th
Residential solar panels really are an awesome investment in the environment. The latest trend is to be eco-friendly & using the sun’s heat for home energy is becoming very popular. Solar panels themselves are not a new concept. My family had them on our house 25 years ago & even though today’s models are aesthetically More >
Tips for Energy Efficient Lighting
Dec 28th
Home lighting is an area where we can really make a difference as far as energy conservation goes. A few simple technological advances that are really neither all that technological, nor advanced have given us options to make our lighting more energy efficient & thus, more cost-effective as well. These have been around for years More >
Is Water A Renewable Resource?
Dec 28th
With water covering about 80% of our planet, one would think that our water resources are unlimited. However, upon closer inspection, we find that our water-resources at risk, & it’s not as renewable as we may think. Here’s why. All of our drinking water comes from two sources groundwater (underground aquifers) or surface water (lakes, More >
Global Warming True Or False? by Frank Vanderlugt
Dec 28th
Global-warming Global warming, now there’re two buzz words guaranteed to start a debate any time they’re mentioned around the old water cooler! Ask any group of people what they think of it, & you’ll get everything from: “It’s the end of the world!” to: “It’s a left wing hoax designed to destroy our economy!” So, More >
Growing an Organic Salad Garden – More Than Just Gardening
Dec 27th
Gardening, being one of the most relaxing & rewarding hobbies has such benefits as bringing the entire family together & providing good health. While growing flowers is rather aesthetic joy, growing your own vegetables & herbs is something more practical & you can enjoy the crops in a much greater way. Having your own organic More >
10 Ways to Raise an Eco-Conscious Child
Dec 26th
All of you work hard at instilling positive values in your children. Fairness, sharing & accountability are but a few. With everything on your plate, it’s easy to overlook teaching environmentally friendly behaviors. It is important to encourage these positive behaviors as early in life as possible. If you start instilling green values in your More >
How Alternative Energy Works
Dec 26th
How alternative energy works isn’t a new concept. In actual fact, people have been using hydro-power for over 2000 years to grind grain & power saw mills. Hydro power is a form of alternative energy that uses running water to spin the turbines located inside a generator. How alternative energy works with water today is More >
Solar Panels for Homes in Cold Climates
Dec 24th
Solar power is one of the more promising forms of renewable energy. Ah, but is it still promising for all those people that live in a cold climate? Energy is a major issue in modern society & it’s only going to become more so as the years pass. Fossil fuels are high pollutants that appear More >