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Most birds are still hunkered down in the sunny South for the winter but be proactive in preparing for their return this Spring. Using bamboo and power tools, anyone can create a welcoming, natural birdhouse for our feathered friends! Here’s what you need to create a Bamboo Bird House: Moso bamboo column (any height) Exterior [...]
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Now that we’ve discussed natural remedies for heartburn, let’s move on to that other aftershock of holiday indulgence, the hangover. It’s easy in the spirit of merriment and festivity to over-imbibe on spirits but remember the day after that your system is already overloaded. Take it easy on over the counter cures and opt for [...]
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Now that you’re ready to begin a fall composting project, it’s time to decide what type of compost pile to build. A heap pile is by far the easiest choice requiring no structure. Just make sure to keep the pile at least 3 feet high and 3 feet wide and turn for aeration regularly. Normally [...]
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Autumn colors are giving way to falling leaves and with eco-friendly fall maintenance tips in mind, the leaf blowers are tucked away and the rakes are handy. Even if there is curbside pick-up available in your area, it is still be beneficial to save those leaves to create your own compost pile. With rising food [...]
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Halloween is 4 days away and procrastinating trick-or-treaters can either pick through the plastic piles of the Wal-Mart costume aisle or can use some creativity and make their own last minute and eco-friendly Halloween costume. Sheets are a procrastinator’s best friend. Just make sure not to use your favorite bamboo sheets! Unused sheets are easily transformed [...]
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Harsh cleansers and rough fabrics are in high contrast to the gentleness of baby’s skin. Parents seek out only the softest fabrics for their baby needs and bamboo offers a smooth, non-irritating fabric for a sensitive baby’s skin. Organic baby blankets and organic baby clothes also offer a non-toxic option for parents concerned about the [...]
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Yesterday, as I was working in my garden (and yes, that includes some bamboo gardening), I noticed a leaf flittering to the ground. It was a gentle reminder that autumn is almost here and soon I’ll be watching football on Sundays or taking leisurely drives up the Blue Ridge Parkway to view spectacular foliage in [...]
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“I would buy you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils:” One of my favorite lines from a slightly-cheesy movie, You’ve Got Mail, because it highlights what used to be one of my favorite times of year. Yes, as a very nerdy child, the end of summer brought a slight sense of sadness but also excitement [...]
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Dogs are cute. They are protective guardians of owners and homes. They are running partners and snuggling partners. They bring joy and they bring big bills. Because no matter what type of dog you have, big or small, indoor or outdoor, dogs are expensive. After a string of vet visits and vet bills, I found [...]
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While we had every intention of building a simple bamboo shade structure over the past two weeks, the extreme heat had us avoiding the sun altogether and shunning garden work. And in hiding from the sun, enjoying some eco-friendly beer I must admit, our dreams of garden structures grew from simple shade structure to full [...]
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Well now that Lindsay Lohan is doing it…… To escape the paparazzi and prying eyes of law enforcement, Lohan spent the last days of her house arrest behind a rooftop bamboo fence. Privacy aside, there are many reasons that a bamboo fence may be the right choice for your backyard. Bamboo fencing adds a sustainable [...]
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It’s possible to make your workout good for both your body and for Mother Earth. Choosing bamboo clothing will give you the option of wearing a sustainable fabric as well as an excellent moisture-wicking one! Using a bamboo water bottle lets you save hundreds of plastic water bottles from the landfill. And now there are [...]
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In honor of Father’s Day, craft ideas abound for handmade gifts that kids can make – those misshapen coffee mugs and macaroni artwork masterpieces that parents will carefully preserve for years. But what greater gift can be given than the gift of time? Here’s a fun idea for “paper bamboo” that father and child can [...]
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At home, we try to be as eco-conscious as possible. We eat fresh veggies from our garden, never use disposable plates and bike or rideshare on a daily basis. Heck, even our wedding china is recycled glassware. Our great downfall in this eco-friendly lifestyle? Hot n’ Sour soup and Ma Po Tofu from China Bistro [...]
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If we’re to believe all the Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement Ads, then apparently summer is the time for maniac DIY projects and the slumbering weekend warriors with their hammers and nails have awoken from a long winter’s nap. While some might tackle some seriously ambitious projects like a new deck (i.e.- my neighbors), [...]
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In honor of Food Network’s grilling week, 7 days dedicated to barbecue and forcing as many shows as possible into using a barbecue grill (it works for Chopped, not so much for Cupcake Wars), here’s a creative recipe that will impress friends and family. Most Asian markets will carry all the ingredients you need or [...]
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Bamboo tends to be more of a restaurant title than a main ingredient – think Bamboo Garden with a lunchtime buffet instead of a heart-healthy ingredient for your home-cooked dinner. But bamboo, long a diet staple and a cure for what ails you in Asian countries, could easily be a important ingredient in the fight [...]
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