The new year brings new goals and new projects. Many of us are taking on new ways to help the environment and make our carbon footprint just a little bit smaller. For some of us, that just means that we will be recycling more and producing less garbage.
Did you know that according to the most recent Environmental Protection Agency Statistics the average American spends a staggering 90% of their time indoors. One way to ensure a healthier indoor environment is to reside in a green home or a green building.
My husband and I live in the tropics. We love coffee, and coffee trees love growing in the tropics. Doesn’t that sound like a great garden idea brewing?
Ever noticed a flower that almost looks like a bull’s-eye? That’s no coincidence. Circular patterns, lines and “landing strips” can literally point to the sweet treats within.
Herb garden enthusiasts here in Florida have a lot to contend with when we grow our gardens. Not only do we occasionally see freezes and frosts, we have the harsh sun—and in south Florida—the tropical humid climate with which to work.