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Green Gadgets: The Digital Toys Edition

Posted by E.B. Boyd on November 12, 2008 - 2:15pm.

It’s the beginning of the holiday season and that means one thing: Toys! Here are some of our favorite new digital gadgets to help you do right by Mother E.




Fall’s Gold

Posted by Kimberly Delaney on October 22, 2008 - 1:38pm.

The beauty of fall leaves runs deep even after they’ve fallen to your lawn. Here are a few tips to use them to enrich your landscape



Om At Home

Om At HomePosted by Jessica Ridenour on September 5, 2008 - 4:12pm.

By Jeanne Storck

Forget Extreme Home Makeover. Forget the cost and headache (not to mention waste) of a renovation. Stop comparing your life to the pristine museum interiors showcased in the home design glossies. Keep it simple — and sustainable — by making easy, affordable changes to create a beautiful space right where you are.


Say No To Nuked Spinach and Start Gardening!

Posted by Siel on September 2, 2008 - 10:48am.

Not ready for nuked spinach? Even urbanites are putting on their gardening gloves to grow their own veggies — if not in their yards, then on their roofs!



The Other Black Gold

The Other Black GoldPosted by Jessica Ridenour on August 29, 2008 - 4:22pm.

By Jolia Sidona Allen

Americans have a reputation for being wasteful — even going so far as to waste our own waste. According to the EPA, yard trimmings and food scraps make up 24 percent of U.S. waste, needlessly filling up our landfills when it could be put to good use in a backyard or potted garden.



Uber Urban Gardeners and Lazy Locavores

Posted by Siel on July 28, 2008 - 4:20pm.

What is locavorism? Depends who you ask



Grow Your Own Way

Grow Your Own WayPosted by Jenna Scatena on July 17, 2008 - 2:52pm.

By Jeanne Storck

They’re trading lawns for lettuce, bringing hens into the family fold and harvesting honey just steps from their back door. They’re the new urban farmers, and they’re coming soon to a yard near you (if they’re not already there).


Love Peace & Goodwill

Posted by Abigail Lewis on July 4, 2008 - 4:19am.

When residents of a white South Carolina neighborhood argued that "Black people don't keep up their yards," Pearl Fryar carved out love, peace & goodwill.


Weeds Are Good Food

Posted by Su Avasthi on June 29, 2008 - 9:04pm.

Some people look at dandelion leaves and see a weed. Others see a fresh, free way to perk up a salad.



Organic Gardening

Posted by LIME Team on May 16, 2008 - 5:00am.

Danny Seo visits Katherine Whiteside in her organic garden and offers tips for cultivation and green gardening.

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