Xeriscaping: why brown is beautiful and makes sense by Kirsten Dirksen on September 13, 2008 At a time of water shortages in much of the US, some communities are forcing homeowners to use copious amounts …
Permaculture: a home that creates energy by Kirsten Dirksen on September 10, 2008 It’s a design principle that advocates using nature for resource self-sufficiency. While permaculture means many things to different people, to …
Cork: an endangered Mediterranean heritage by Kirsten Dirksen on September 3, 2008 Cork has been extracted from the cork forests of the Western Mediterranean for millennia. Now, this Mediterranean heritage must confront …
Redesigned clothing: seaweed and crabshell as fabric by Kirsten Dirksen on September 2, 2008 The market for eco-fashion is growing rapidly, with new stores popping up across the U.S. and Europe. Designers are being …
Slow bread from Barcelona Reykjavik: let it ferment by Kirsten Dirksen on September 2, 2008 Barcelona Reykjavik is more than just an organic bakery. Founders David Nelson and Gudrun Margret have returned to traditional breadmaking …
Guide to solar chargers by Kirsten Dirksen on August 20, 2008 Today’s solar chargers have gone way beyond a gimmick and have become an easy way to charge all your devices …
When a yard becomes evil and… another Coppola trend? by Kirsten Dirksen on August 14, 2008 We’re a country addicted to grass… sorry for the pun, but being obsessed with turf grass might prove to be …
Time to ungarden: creating an organic, fruitful yard by Kirsten Dirksen on August 13, 2008 Lawns in the US cover an area roughly the size of New York State and most of them are grown …
A greener SUV? Green Car Co’s pick by Kirsten Dirksen on August 1, 2008 The quickest way to better fuel efficiency is to downsize your auto. But if you just can’t give up your …
Potty diaries: learning the rituals by Kirsten Dirksen on July 24, 2008 In this installment of our potty diaries- our attempt to get our baby out of diapers at an early age-, …
