As we strive for greener living, it’s been shown that recycling is a critical part of protecting our environment. Almost anything can be recycled, but flip flops? Yes, flip flops! Check out these great ideas for a second life for your old flip flops.
Growing rare herbs used in historic times or foreign locations is an interesting and rewarding gardening challenge. Perhaps you wish to grow medicinal herbs, culinary enhancements, biblical herbs or herbs indigenous to specific countries or cultures. Herbology, the study of the growth habits and applications of herbs, is a fascinating hobby. The exquisite foliage, flowers and fragrance of rare herbs can be blended artfully with perennials, trees and shrubs to add grace and fragrant harmony to the home garden.
Realizing the affects that people are having on the planet is one of the first steps to reversing the problems that are happening with the environment. In order to really change things, you must stop and consider what you can do to help out just a little bit. Because if everyone did just a little bit, this planet would be a much safer, cleaner and happier place to live. Here are four ways that you can help change the environment while also helping out your body and your pocket book.
Lavender Bundles: As you cut back any herbs in your garden in preparation for winter, save the cuttings and branches from the most fragrant plants such as bay, mint, lavender, lemon verbena, rosemary and sage. Why? Because after they dry, you can bundle them into small packages and then use them as fragrant fire starters through winter.
