Growers and Grocers

Now that Spring has sprung, people everywhere are taking to their gardens.  And with the current economic state, perhaps even more so this season.  But with weeds and various multi-legged insects also taking up residence, how is a gardener supposed to be green and take care of business?
Pharm Solutions has a nice selection of organic […]

When it comes to being environmentally-friendly, it’s quite easy to find things for your home, your wardrobe, and even your car.  But what about your family pet?  Enter West Paw Design.
The Bozeman, Montana manufacturer of beds and toys for your pets start by printing their catalogs on recycled papr with soy-based ink.  And the products […]

Earth Day is less than a month away (April 22) and the folks at Disneynature are gearing up to celebrate in a big way.  On Earth Day, they will be unveiling their new movie EARTH in theaters nationwide. 
Narrated by James Earl Jones, the new movie tells the story of three animal families (polar bears, elephants […]

When it comes to gardening, there is no better time to “go green,” and the folks at Target are poised to help you out with just that.  They are introducing a new limited edition line of sustainable gardening gear and outdoor products, MIO for Target.  Recycled milk jugs become watering cans, a trowel is made […]

The economy is down.  Money is tight.  Suddenly, raising your own food is becoming hip.
If you want to grow your own garden, but farming doesn’t run in your family, it’s okay.  The best thing you can do is start by growing your own seedlings.  That’s where you plant seeds in trays and begin the growing […]

I recently stumbled upon Kristen Banker’s Modern Eco Homes website, a “one-stop-shopping guide featuring eco-friendly items,” and corresponding blog.  I have enjoyed reading through the blog, especially since I am at the novice level of green knowledge. 
I have tried to pass on some of the posts I think that the students at my school might find […]

I am not a big fan of change.  It took me f-o-r-e-v-e-r to make the switch from cassettes (remember cassingles?) to CDs, and just as long to switch from VHS tapes to DVDs.  Of course once I make the switch, I’m happy as a clam, it’s just a question of getting me to do it.
My […]

It doesn’t get much more “eat local” than if you grow tomatoes on your kitchen window sill, does it?  And the folks at Sur La Table are aiming to help you do just that. 
With their organic tomato growing kit, you’ll receive everything you need to be eating Red Robin tomatoes all year ’round from your very […]

I’m always on the lookout for new resources when it comes being eco-friendly, and recently I stumbled on VivaTerra’s website.  Besides their own product line that includes many green items, they have this EcoSalon, which is packed with all sorts of tips, ideas and information on everything from growing plants and flowers to being environmentally […]

When it comes to environmentally-friendly or sustainable products, they usually have a higher price tag accompanying them.  But that doesn’t always have to be the case.  Bambu Home has a set of baby utensils that are perfect for the little eco-baby in your life … Two pieces sell for $6 and they are made from […]