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Becky Striepe
Urban Beautification: Steve Wheen’s Pothole Gardens
Guerrilla gardening is a great way to add some green to a blighted space. Whether we’re talking seedbombs or late-night plantings, guerilla gardeners everywhere are doing their parts to make the urban landscape a bit greener.
Steve Wheen takes the idea in a whimsical direction with his pothole gardens.
A Greener Surfboard
The typical surfboard is far from eco-friendly, but a small company on the Oregon coast creates a greener surfboard by using lower impact materials and reclaimed wood.
Are Reclaimed Pallets Safe for Raised Bed Gardens?
We love DIY projects using pallets. You might say that we’re a little bit obsessed, if we’re being completely honest. That’s why I was really struck when reader Cat wrote in asking if reclaimed pallets were safe for building a raised bed garden.
Etsy Finds for Valentine’s Day
Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is less than a month off? We spend upwards of $15 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts and getaways. Imagine the impact we could make if we channeled some of that money to independent artisans who use eco-friendly materials instead of blowing it at the big box store?
On the hunt for just the right Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie? We’ve got a few romantic finds from Etsy that should do the trick.
Wine to Water Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway for a copy of Wine to Water! We used a random number generator to choose a winner, and the winner is….
