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We are the go-to source for information and tools for both urbanites and suburbanites wanting to live a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

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We are so inspired by those who are so devoted to our ecosystem and love exploring new ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Do you have a photograph or tip of your green lifestyle you’d like to share? We’d love to see it and…

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 Posted on August 10, 2012

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Change Your Backyard, Change the World

A real-life example. An entire community in England has rallied around this simple idea and changed their world. Take a moment and watch this.

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 Posted on July 5, 2012

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The Real Margarita- we suffer so you don’t have to™

The Real Thing 2 parts reposado tequila 1 part Cointreau 1/2  part fresh-squeezed lime juice stir gently, add ice “Skinny” Margarita 2 parts reposado tequila 1 part Cointreau 1/2 part fresh-squeezed lime juice stir gently,  add ice add sparkling water till volume is doubled…

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 Posted on February 14, 2012

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The Best Burger You Have Ever Tasted

Ingredients 1 pound ground 85% grass-fed beef 1 pound ground organic pork 1-2 Tablespoons Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce 1-2 Tablespoons Lea & Perrins Thick Worcestershire Sauce Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning (we use the lower salt version) or  Savory Spice Shop Hudson Bay Beef…

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 Posted on December 24, 2011

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Hot Bourbon Coffee, Our Traditional Holiday Drink

Smooth and Sensuous, what could be better together than Bourbon and Coffee? Bourbon and Coffee, with Whipping Cream, is better of course! Here follows the super sekret recipe. It shows you exactly what we are going to do with that tasty combo when the…

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 Posted on October 22, 2011

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Kick Ass Ribs!

What could be better on a lazy fall weekend than ribs from the smoker? Below I share with you how to make ribs so good you may never darken the door of your local BBQ joint again. I have an upright electric smoker with…

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 Posted on September 20, 2011

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Aggressive Bees and What to do About Them

Since sensationalized stories about aggressive bees seem to be hitting the news lately, I thought it would be a good idea to post about dealing with an aggressive hive. The first step is to do nothing. Refer to the previous post about observation and management. Maybe the “Mean…

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 Posted on September 8, 2011

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Happy Honeybees, Happy Beekeeper

Hive management is an art, not a science. There are some basic principals I try to follow in an attempt to make hive management a more predictable and consistent art. First off, if you are in doubt, do nothing. You can’t make the bees…

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 Posted on June 14, 2011

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The Best Hive for the Backyard Beekeeper

The options are many: Langstroth, Warre, Top Bar, Long Hives. The impassioned reasoning to favor one or the other is endless. For someone trying to get started, it has to be overwhelming. I am going to make some very specific recommendations for your first hive and…

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 Posted on May 26, 2011

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Hunting for Organic Meat

The truth, we cannot deny it. Kevin and I love meat. We’re not vegetarians, nor are we contract killers. But there you have it. Durning the course of our relationship, this was one of our only dietary struggles. I was raised to be very…

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 Posted on May 12, 2011

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Simple and Easy Vermicomposting Part II

You read Part I, you have your bin, now what? Time to assemble! What you need to get started that was not in the box with your bin. Newspaper for shredding and lining the bin. Eggshells A cup of finished compost or worm castings. Water A big…

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