In 2011 the dacha gardens of Russia produced 40% of the nation's food. How much land do you need to grow all your food? This is a dacha garden in Russia where there is a strong tradition of growing your own food.... |
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March 16, 2007 hope for better mileage My car had to go in for scheduled service today. I am hoping that some of the things the dealer adjusted will improve the mileage situation. I didn't ask them to do these things for that ... |
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July 23, 2008 gore's challenge In keeping with inspirational speeches and videos, I thought I'd mention the big speech by Al Gore last week. You know, the one where he challenges America to produce 100% of our electricity from... |
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March 27, 2007 banning plastic bags The San Francisco Chronicle reported today that the Board of Supervisors has voted to ban petroleum-based plastic checkout bags in large markets and pharmacies. Large markets will need to co... |
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November 30, 2008 green christmas Thanksgiving is over and the holiday season is ramping up quickly. There are so many considerations about "greening Christmas". I think this year in particular it will be easier to b... |
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June 28, 2007 another sunscreen update As many of you may have seen, Environmental Working Group updated their site with a comprehensive sunscreen evaluation . The data is interesting because it not only looks at the danger of... |
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December 9, 2008 cocktail napkins The holidays have really forced me to confront my lack of paper napkins ! When I was setting out appetizers on Thanksgiving, I realized I had no little napkins to go with them. This isn't the ... |
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 Can someone who gardens please help?! Okay, I am such a rookie, and pride always comes before the fall! Is this bacteria wilt?On my zucchini: On my green beans: On my pepper plant: On my squash plant... |
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Solarkat's Eco blog Information on environmental issues, all natural and organic skin & body & hair care, DIY beauty & cosmetics, natural perfumery, mineral ...... |
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June 18, 2009 canning At the end of last summer, I wished I had tried to can more produce, to try and preserve some of the amazingly yummy things from the farmer's market. Thing is, canning scares me. I've made jam but that is... |
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