Have you dreamed of owning your own raised beds for growing your vegetables? Shied away because you are tool challenged or just don’t have the know how? Or when would you find the time? Over the last three years, I have used raised beds and have found that my vegetables grow better in them versus […]
Archives for May 2010
The Cartel Movie: Education and Politics Equal Money
I received this email from my friend, Anastasia, about the movie, The Cartel, where education and politics spells money. As many of you might know, our governor slashed state funding from all of our schools. Our taxes in New Jersey are one of the highest in the country. The sad part is many schools despite […]
The Top 10 Reasons to Install a Metal Roof in 2010
Welcome guest poster, Marcy Tate. Metal roofing is one of the greenest roofing choices available in the US. Metal roofing is becoming more popular as more homeowners realize the amazing energy-saving benefits they can provide. Additionally, metal roofing is more accessible than it used to be as more homeowners are demanding this eco-friendly roofing choice.
Erase Your Computer Before Recycling or Donating
For some reason Spring seems to be the time that I start to see Computer recycling offered in many communities. Perhaps it has something to do with Spring cleaning? Who knows. The good thing is it gets people to recycle their computers rather than throw them into a landfill, where dangerous chemicals could leach into […]
Solar Windows by Pythagoras Solar Seek to Achieve Net Zero Buildings
Update 1/5/2018. Sadly, this company is no longer in business. Anna, another solar post? I am sorry. Solar is just so sexy I can’t stand it. And when you drape it all over a tall skyscraper well, let’s just say, it makes me feel all tingly. So, what makes Pythagoras Solar so amazing cool? […]
Gardening Must Haves from an Obsessed Organic Gardener
Do you know what time it is? Check your calendar, Green Talk readers. It is gardening time! Get your hoes and let’s dig some dirt. Make Mama proud with your finest tomatoes or mouth watering cucumbers. (Remember mine look like tennis balls with an eight o’clock shadow. Made you look, didn’t I?) When I received […]
Green Links for May 16, 2010 from Smart Grid to Children’s Tylenol recall
Photo by Fernando de Sousa. Lots of good green stuff in the mailbox this week ranging from five green energy myths with a dash of Children’s Tylenol recalls and a sprinkle of what is the Smart Grid anyways? Oh, don’t forget to read the BottleHood’s creative way to reuse wine bottles. Lots more where that came from. […]
Second Life Denim Jean Rugs from Summer and Winter Weaving
What is my favorite part of writing articles for Green Talk? Hands down. The readers. I especially love hearing from y’all (as my southern friends would say) when you have created a business giving our stuff a second life. Apparently recycling your blue jeans is a very hot topic on GT given the amount of readers […]
