The New Dream Blog by New Dream, June 21, 2012 at 3:15pm Your closet is overflowing and it's time to clean it out. Instead of throwing everything in a box, why not host a clothing swap in your community? Clothing swaps are a fun way to declutter, refresh your wardrobe, meet new friends, and donate to a worthy cause. In this video, Suzanne Agasi of ClothingSwap.com shows New Dream how easy it is to host a clothing swap in your own home. The video is part of the Guide to Sharing, the first in a series of guides that New Dream is producing for our new Community Action Kit. The New Dream Community Action Kit is a creative, fun, and easy-to-use online Kit that promotes collective action and civic engagement to build more sustainable, healthier, and happier communities. Learn more about the Community Action Kit here.
Use A Water Barrel To Save Water And Prolong The Life Of Your Shed A water barrel is a common sight next to a shed. Had you ever thought about where the water goes as it drains from your roof and why using a traditional water storage barrel is such a good idea? Most of us see it go down the drain and figure that it is gone for good. It is, however, very taxing on the urban drainage system. Rainwater is good for your plants Water from the tap cab be very harsh on plants. What volume rainwater barrel to choose? One thing to consider is how much rainwater you should collect in your water storage barrel. The shed in the picture below looks like it has gone a bit over the top with the water storage, however on an allotment where there is no mains water it could be a very practical idea. Once you know how much storage you want then you must decide the type you are going to use. Install guttering to prolong the life of your shed In order to feed your barrel you will need to install a gutter system around the shed where you placed your water barrel.
8 ways to Save $$$$$$ on Your Gardening Habit 4 Flares Twitter 1 Facebook 1 4 Flares × Gardening is relaxing but it sure can cost some bucks when you need it least. I have put together a quick list with more to come. Both supplies and plants are getting more and more expensive as time goes on. Here are 8 ways to save money on your garden: Craigslist- I have found many things both paid for and in the free section on CL. I gave away my front shrubs. 20 year old really entrenched shrubs that would have worn me out when I was redoing the yard. Funeral Homes- Do you know anyone that works in a funeral home and do you need some nice vases, pots and plants. Yard sales- Best for yard tools, plants and pots and planters CHEEP! Dumpster diving- Yup I am a diver from way back. Fire wood places- I have a place a couple of miles from here that cuts trees that have been cut down locally into fire logs which leaves a bunch of really great mulch which they give away. Buy soil and compost in bulk- Back to that truck thing again.
Going Green Heal Thyself! - Food Has Power Podcast #3 New Name, Contest, Shade , Announcements Things to Make you a Better Gardener The last big secret to a great lawn is to mow mow and mow every 5 days in high growth seasons Worm composting? It takes little space, it is less work, fast way to get compost, better soil than traditional It breaks down to compost and feeds and enriches the soil around your plants. Plant Zones or plant hardiness zones alone are not a good indication of whether or not your plants will do well! Watering restrictions are demanding that we select a more water efficient plants for landscapes. If you know a total introvert that is a gardener ask them about it. #amastergardener The Truth About Shade Select water conservative plants Green thumb Read books by local authors. I define a gardening region as an area with the same gardening factors attributed to it. Categories Latest tweets Loading tweets...
Journey to Forever Turmeric Shown to Cut Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk Research is lending even more reason to amp up spice use on a daily basis, with spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves normalizing insulin and triglyceride levels while boosting antioxidant defenses. Keeping triglyceride and insulin levels low effectively reduces your risk for numerous health conditions like metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and the number one leading killer — heart disease. Study conductor Shelia West found that the levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, decreased by approximately a third in a meal prepared with spices. The decrease even occurred when oily sauces high in fat were present. The research, published in the journal Nutrition, shows how extremely simple dietary changes can have such a positive influence on health. “Normally, when you eat a high-fat meal, you end up with high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood…If this happens too frequently, or if triglyceride levels are raised too much, your risk of heart disease is increased.
Yolo County - Yolo County Kangouro Aspartame is, by far, the most dangerous substance on the market that is added to foods. Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. It was discovered by accident in 1965 when James Schlatter, a chemist of G.D. Searle Company, was testing an anti-ulcer drug. Aspartame was approved for dry goods in 1981 and for carbonated beverages in 1983. It was originally approved for dry goods on July 26, 1974, but objections filed by neuroscience researcher Dr. What Is Aspartame Made Of? Aspartic Acid (40 percent of Aspartame) Dr. How Aspartate (and Glutamate) Cause Damage Aspartate and glutamate act as neurotransmitters in the brain by facilitating the transmission of information from neuron to neuron. The risk to infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with certain chronic health problems from excitotoxins are great. "It is prudent to avoid the use of dietary supplements of L-glutamic acid by pregnant women, infants, and children. Phenylalanine (50 percent of aspartame) Methanol/wood alcohol is a deadly poison.
Let us Have Great Grass!! 62 Flares Twitter 6 Facebook 2 62 Flares × Let us Have Great Grass There are several things you need to remember about great grass. One is to use a high nitrogen fertilizer in the spring. The next thing I want to talk about is sunlight and those hard to cover spots because of the lack of it. One more quick but critical subject and this is watering. permaculture articles by paul wheaton