Whiskey barrels that have done their time in the distillery are great for planting all kinds of ornamental and food plants, and they’re low impact to boot!

It was a warm winter in a lot of places, and that means we’re probably in for some insect invasions this spring. Last week, I shared some tips on getting rid of ants naturally and asked you guys to share your own tips in the comments. We got quite a few really great suggestions, so I thought I’d share them here with you!

Of course, you don’t want to spend all of that time and energy cleaning your house only to cover it in toxic chemicals. Conventional cleaning supplies are full of nasty ingredients that aren’t healthy for you or for the planet. Green cleaners are pretty pricey, and you can’t really be sure they’re all that eco-friendly. So, how to spring clean without worrying about nasty ingredients? Luckily, you don’t have to rely on a chemical slurry in a single use plastic bottle! Here are some resources to help you make your very own cleaning products.

If you know me, you know I like a glass of red wine on a chilly winter evening. After quite a few chilly winter evenings, though, what I have is a big bowl full of wine corks. Don’t judge. Let’s get crafty instead!

Not only does growing potatoes in a barrel reduce the amount of weeding and exposure to pests and fungi, you don’t even have to risk shovel-damage to the tender potatoes by digging them out of the ground when they’re done, just tip the container over!