Pinyon pine is a widely distributed pine that grows in the Intermountain region of western North America. It is a major indicator tree in the pinyon-juniper life zone. P. edulis is a short and ...

Here is a royal paulownia tree guide and a review on the economics of planting, growing and marketing the empress princess tree.

Plastic products carry a recycling symbol with a number from 1 to 7 inside indicating the type of resin used. The ones marked #5 have been difficult to recycle in the past.

Cork Fabric Is a Sustainable Material Worth Embracing. Cork offers a high-performance, plant-based material as a sustainable alternative to animal leather and planet-polluting plastics.

Do's and Don’ts for Gardening in a Heat Wave . From mulching to watering methods, here's what will help—or harm—your garden when the temperature soars.

In the northern hemisphere, a south-facing balcony gets plenty of sun but can bake and dry out quickly in the heat of summer. An east-facing balcony will get morning light only, while a west ...

Making your own herbal teas is very simple, however, care should be taken to buy herbs from reputable sources. Look for key characteristics such as organic or Fair Trade Certified.Sustainably ...

A great example of this kind of labor of love is this modern straw bale homestead in Minto, Ontario, that operates off the grid. Home to couple Chris Vander Hout and Christine Hoy and their son ...

Living Big In A Tiny House. All told, Wayne says that each house cost about $70,000 in materials to build, plus $10,500 in solar equipment, and not including all of the family's hours of loving labor.

April 3: Turn Off the Tap When Brushing Teeth . You have probably heard this before, but there's a reason people keep repeating this tip. The average faucet releases two gallons of water per minute.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

"For a sustainable forest to regenerate the quantity of wood used in the construction of The Black and White Building would take approximately 137 minutes—meaning that it’s possible to grow ...