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How to Make a Seedling Tray Out of Recycled Products

Shaina · March 13, 2010 · 20 Comments

Here in the Midwest, there is still snow on the ground, but temperatures are on the rise, and it's time to start thinking about gardens and, more importantly, getting seedlings started. We'll be starting our seedlings indoors because the temperatures still drop below freezing at … [Read more...] about How to Make a Seedling Tray Out of Recycled Products

Filed Under: Featured, Gardening, Going Green, The Kitchen Sink Tagged With: ecofriendly, Gardening, green, make a seedling planter, planting a spring garden, recycled products

Green Does My Garden Grow: Preparing for Next Year

Shaina · August 21, 2009 · 4 Comments

When I considered what I would plant in my garden in the spring after Ole had finished placing each and every rock around the bed, I really just picked things that I liked. I didn't do much planning or thoughtful introspection. I knew I wanted a kitchen garden, a potager, and … [Read more...] about Green Does My Garden Grow: Preparing for Next Year

Filed Under: Gardening, Going Green, Manic Organic Tagged With: compost, Gardening, green, organic, planning

7 Ways to Reuse Old Food Containers

Shaina · April 22, 2009 · 5 Comments

Photo by kennymatic Food packaging can be such a waste. Everything seems to come in a plastic bottle, a tiny box, plastic clamshells and aluminum pans. All of that packaging results in a lot of garbage, but it doesn't have to make its way directly to the garbage. Reusing … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Reuse Old Food Containers

Filed Under: Going Green Tagged With: environment, green, reuse

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