The trend in gardening is away from high-maintenance gardens filled with imported exotics and towards drought-resistant Xeriscape gardens that are truly sustainable. more »

Start off the summer with a green picnic basket that will have you dining in style and reducing your carbon footprint. more »

For many years, peat moss has been a backbone of gardening. But conservationists are questioning the logic of harvesting our peatlands when this ecosystem locks up carbon that would otherwise be released into our atmosphere. more »

"Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times."
Mark Twain more »

Author Stacy Malkan latest book, Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry, is an expose about the personal care products we use on a daily basis. It tells the inside story of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of US health and environmental groups working to eliminate toxic chemicals from our cosmetics. more »

It’s one of the biggest and most expensive decisions you will ever make in your life: your funeral. When a loved one passes away, many things are considered in a short time. Increasingly the environment is one of those things. more »

They outnumber us 200 million to one and they are waiting to eat everything in sight. In the last few decades we’ve been trying to win the war against garden pests with pesticides. It’s time to change our strategy. more »

The loss of a loved one could be turned into a gain for the future of our natural world. more »

The epitome of clothing made from recycled and vintage fabrics is the self-titled brand by Deborah Lindquist. Green Living fashion writer Victoria Everman talked with Deborah about favourite fabrics, doggie sweaters, her recent collection and upcoming projects. more »

A baby birds that looks lost brings out the saviour in all of us. But do you know the difference between a bird in peril and one that needs to be left alone? more »

The loss of a loved one could be turned into a gain for the future of our natural world. more »

With the proper planning you can have a bug free garden without pesticides. Companion planting is based on the simple premise that certain plants benefit each other when planted together. Find out which plants like each other and let your garden grow! more »

Recycling is a green way to clean out your home of unwanted belongings. Buying second hand can also save you some money. But what are the secrets of a successful garage sale and how can you find the bargains? more »