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Archive for the ‘Flowers’ Category

April 21st, 2008

Are You Looking for Natural Gardening Advice?

Actually, I know you are. How do I know. Well, some of you have voted as such in our sidebar poll and also our gardening posts here tend to get a lot of views.
We’ll be wrapping up the poll during the first week of May, and based on your poll answers, there’s a good chance […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

April 2nd, 2008

VeriFlora Eco Symbol

Continuing with Eco Symbols You May Not Know, let’s take a closer look at VeriFlora. This is one I’ve seen, but I never really thought about that much.

VeriFlora’s certification program isn’t one of those easy classes you take just to get an A. Tough standards must be met before growers and handlers of cut flowers […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

March 31st, 2008

Eco Symbols You May Not Know

Probably nearly all of you out there have seen certification symbols (logos, icons, whatever you like to call them) for things like Fair Trade Certified and USDA Organic and Energy Star.
But do you know what it means if you see a leaping bunny symbol on a product? How about FSC with a tree drawing? VeriFlora […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

March 20th, 2008

60 Eco-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Spring

Many of us are welcoming spring today, so I thought it would be nice to go over some nature loving, tree hugging, eco-friendly ideas that will carry the entire family through the better part of spring and into summer.
1. Quit looking at nature through your frosty windows. It’s warming up, so get out there and […]

By Jennifer -- 14 comments

March 17th, 2008

Make Your Own Natural, Colorful Dyes - Great Kid Nature Project

When I was a kid I read this book - I can’t remember the name, but I do remember that it was about a large Jewish family during the depression maybe, which is besides the point, because it was the kooky kids in the book I liked. Anyhow, one of the young girls in the […]

By Jennifer -- 12 comments

March 11th, 2008

Candied Flowers

Candied flowers are one of my favorite things ever. You can use them for so many things:

Cake, pie, sorbet, ice cream, and cupcake toppers.
Bag them up and give as gifts.
Add to summer drinks.
Decoration for dishes or around a holiday table.
To teach kids about edible flowers.
You can use super tiny bags and turn them into gift […]

By Jennifer -- 5 comments

March 7th, 2008

Homemade Organic Cleansing Creams

Everyone has to wash their face at some point. Here are two nice recipes that cut down on packaging and harmful extras like colors and preservatives.
Cleansing Milk:
You’ll need to choose one of the following - 2 or 3 tablespoons of fresh or dried organic elderflowers, chamomile, lime blossom, or sweet violets. (I’ve personally used fresh […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Get Free Tickets for the First Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show in Canada

We’re taking a wee detour from kid’s day here at Tree Hugging Family, because we just got some cool, but time-sensitive news.
As you may have guessed from the title, Canada is having their first Eco Wedding & Lifestyle Show (EWLS) Very cool. The show opens March 1st and 2nd at the Design Exchange.
At the show, […]

By Jennifer -- 12 comments

February 12th, 2008

Make Your Own Dowel Vase Cover

This is a great video about how to make a Dowel Vase Cover. This could easily be a green project with some minor adjustments. You can use this idea to refresh an old vase that you might otherwise toss. You can find scrap dowels and use earth-friendly stains or paints.

I was thinking of not using […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

February 12th, 2008

Where to Put Your Coffee Grounds

Since Jennifer is doing her audit on the great green that is your yard, I thought it would be very co-bloggy of me to add a post about how your plants can reuse a little something you might be throwing away everyday.
Coffee grounds can be even more useful to you after you drink your coffee:
Coffee […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

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