Hate those pesky dandelions in your yard? Consider making dandelion jam! But, first things first. Stop those pesky seeds right in their track. Send the kids out to pick the flowers. But before you start smacking your lips with anticipation, some prep work is necessary. (No groans, people. It ain’t that hard. Trust me.) Word […]
Archives for May 2012
Green Home Design Top 5 Products Says Renown Architect Eric Corey Freed
I love green design. Who doesn’t? And if you are like me, you will run to the below video as Eric Corey Freed, the Organic Architect, shares his five most loved green residential design picks on Green Talk TV (move over Barbara Walters.) Note, you can listen to the podcast below instead. Trust me, […]
NJ Solar Farm: Largest East of the Mississippi. Powers 1500 Homes
NJ Oak Solar in Fairfield Township, New Jersey is the biggest non-utility owned solar farm of its kind east of the Mississippi with over 53,000 solar modules. The farm is owned by Chicago-based Lincoln Renewable Energy. Currently, the Company is developing several other projects and recently announced their joint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation. The $50 million, 12.5 MW […]
Sweet Potato Slips: How to Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes from Scratch
Over the years I have tried to grow my own sweet potato slips and have failed miserably. Several time, I put a sweet potato in a glass with some water and waited patiently for slips to grow. Ultimately, the potatoes would rot. I basically gave up until Mother Nature taught me a lesson. Simplest is always […]
Kale Smoothie: One a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
A kale smoothie makes a body good. This is my new saying since starting my smoothie addiction two weeks ago. For months, I heard that smoothies make you feel energized throughout the day. And gulp, they do. I swear. And guess what the secret is? Kale. Kale is a regular powerhouse of goodness. Kathleen M. […]
National School Lunch Program Struggles. Lunch Line Producer Reveals
Lunch Line, a film produced by Michael Graziano and Ernie Park, reaches deep down into your soul to shine a light on the issues surrounding the National School Lunch Program started in 1946 (See the trailer here.) Every day, the Program feeds 32 million children, in which only a dollar is spent on the actual meal. Listen […]
Dandelion Picking. Great Way to Get Your Kids Outdoors
Is your yard riddled with dandelions? Instead of cursing those cute yellow moppet tops, consider harvesting the greens and flowers. Yes, my friends, you have real gold out there. What a great way to get your kids outside to play with the added benefit of picking your dandelions. From your harvest, you can make […]
Employee Green Web Game Say Practically Green CEO Ups Biz Sustainability
Previously, I interviewed Susan Hunt Stevens, the CEO of Practically Green, about how her company’s online game could change the world of sustainability. Hunt compares her online game of earning points similar to the LEED rating system (a green building accreditation system) or weight watchers. What fascinated me was how PG has successfully licensed the game […]
