The Heat is On: Enforcing Weed Control with Fire Weeding

by Melissa Ida
Spring has sprung and summer will soon be upon us.  As we approach the growing season, many of us know only too well that with the abundance of vegetable gardens, lush lawns, and fecund fields there is bound to be a never-ending source of stealthy, sun-hogging weeds. The common methods for dealing with these [...]

Really “Green” Grass

It’s the lawn care question many people are now asking: how can you make your lawn greener without using those dreaded pesticides? A non-toxic, yet green lawn may be easier and less labor-intensive than you think. This top ten list compiled from www.saferlawns.org and www.organiclawncaretips.com can give you a head-start on an eco-friendly lawn.
1. Conduct [...]

Innovation. Cooperation. Sustainability.

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Renewable Energy Tour Looks at Local Projects
by Katy Phillips, Communications Director, Wisconsin Farmers Union
“My story is no exception. Our area of northern Germany counts thousands of farmers like me: energy entrepreneurs who joined forces with local residents to build cooperative, sustainable businesses that produce renewable energy and value added jobs. From the bottom up [...]

Gardening Commandments

by Sharon Coates
Having taught gardening classes from beginners to seed-savers, I have a few “Gardening Musts” I’d like to share. These are even more important for those of us who grow organically, since we do not rely on herbicides, pesticides, etc.
1. A good gardening book
2. A notebook/folder/3 ring binder
3. Walk through your garden daily
4. Clean [...]

My “Honey Don’t Mow There” Garden

by Liz Johnson, Herbalist
As an herbalist, I accept that most folks are not quite like me, most don’t have a wild and wooly yard in town. I don’t know what city governments would do if we all kept our yards as wild as I’ve kept mine, but I do believe that everyone should try a [...]

Koreans to Pay for Food Waste With Swipe Cards

words and photo by Leon Kaye
Andong, Korea is a city with a population about the size of metropolitan Eau Claire. Like Eau Claire, Andong is full of trees, has its share of history, and its local art scene more than holds its own.
And like many municipalities of its size, the question of what to do [...]

Sangre de Grado: Medicinal Plant of the Rainforest

by Paula Quinlan
The rainforests today have evolved over millions of years, creating a complex, bio-diverse, living and breathing renewable resource for the survival and well-being of humankind. The inner dynamics of the rainforests are so intricate, fragile, and interdependent, that when one part is destroyed, it can have a devastating effect on the rainforest as [...]

Green to the End

by Diane Wolfe
It is safe to say that “going green” is no longer just a trend. People are concerned about preserving and protecting the earth for future generations. They are looking for ways to stay green, and finding it is even possible to stay green to the very end. Green burials are feasible and gaining [...]

A Greener Season

by Cathy Robinson
Concerned about our environment? Here are some low cost, easy and sustainable ideas for a ‘Green’ Holiday season.
Buy Local
Purchase your Thanksgiving meal from local farmers and feel the gratitude of supporting a family close to home. While you’re picking up some local products, why not buy extra and freeze or can for a delicious treat over [...]

Winter Composting

When you hear the words winter composting, your first thought might be, “WHY?” Here are just a few reasons for keeping an outdoor compost bin active through the cold months:
• Helpful if you need (or simply want) to deal with large quantities of waste materials – more than can be handled by a typical indoor [...]

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