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Solar lights are now the hottest, err coolest solution around =)
You can have solar rock lights, solar pathway lights, solar pond lights, solar pathway lights and everything else under the sun (pun intended!).
I’ve been a little disappointed with these Noma electrical string lights, so thats why I’m searching for solar lights. I’m forever losing […]

This section on growing tomatoes in pots will cover planting. Now that you’ve got all your materials, it’s time to put it all together. If you’ve missed the previous sections, just click on Growing Tomatoes from the Categories section to your right.
1) Take your container and fill it three-fourths full with your soil mix.
2) Use […]

Growing tomatoes in pots, after a little bit of researching is proving to be an ideal situation for those with limited space and or cooler temperatures. My reasoning has been reinforced since we just got 1 1/2 inches of snow this morning and it’s May 21.
So far, we’ve covered everything up to creating the […]

Soil for growing potted tomatoes requires the following:
1) Loose and well-drained.
2) Using a generous amount of organic matter adds those natural ingredients.
3) Mix one part of each of the following: a) potting soil b) compost c) perlite d) shagnum peat moss.
4) If you intend to bring them inside on frosty nights to get a […]

Solar ovens have been used for years by underdeveloped countries. Believe it or not, solar ovens do cook and pasteurize water, killing all harmful bacterias and pathogens. They don’t though remove chemical toxins or non-biological impurities. They help tremendously in emergency situations as well.
If you like the crock pot,solar ovens are basically […]

There are so many ways to help prevent global warming. Here are some that we all can do:
1) When you buy anything, consider it’s “life” - meaning the 3 big “R’s” Reduce, ReUse, Recycle. Ask yourself how is it made, how is it packaged, how long will it last, when its lifespan is […]

Part two of my growing potted tomatoes was my research. If anyone wants to know what zone they are in - don’t bother. It’s a total waste of time. It seems dependent on the “flavor of the year” grading system. If you want a real low down, you can read at length […]

Never did it occur to me that there is mercury in fluorescent bulbs, though fluorescent bulbs are the next generation of energy efficiency, saving you money and draining less from the power grids. States and Provinces alike are starting to make them mandatory.
One concern of mine is that there is mercury in fluorescent bulbs. […]

Human impact on ecosystems and methane is quite an eye-opener, at least for me.
Sources include:
1) Landfills. Landfills are the biggest human-related source of methane in the U.S., in reality 34% of all methane emissions! Methane is produced in landfills and open dumps while waste decomposes under anaerobic (no oxygen) conditions. The volume produced depends on […]

Another human impact on ecosystems stems from the production of nitrous oxides (NO2).
Mostly, by us humans, its created by the use of fertilizers and vehicular emissions.
NO2 changes the pH levels of water and soil. One common term you may have heard of is Acid Rain. Humans have a skin pH level of basically 5.5 which […]

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