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Green Roof Projects: From Precautions to Possibilities A flat roof is more than just a lid on your home; it’s potential. Whether you dream of fresh herbs, clean solar power, or a quiet place to unwind, your roof can be reworked into valuable, sustainable space. But before hauling bags of soil or calling a solar […]
Build a Mini Greenhouse from Old Windows or Doors Why This Project Rescue some windows. Grow your own. Repeat. So you found a stack of old windows at a yard sale, in someone’s barn, or—let’s be honest—on the side of the road. Great! That’s not trash. That’s a microclimate waiting to happen. Old windows make […]
DIY Bee Stopover: Build a Bee Hotel Welcome to the Bee Stopover Project I love any project involving bees. My primary school had hives in the school’s quadrangle. I don’t remember anyone getting stung; we were all so used to each other, even in the classrooms.. Who’s going to live here? Solitary bees, the quiet […]
🐝 Climate: Bee Facts & ID Sheet: Help the Bees in Your Backyard! Page 1: Bee Facts for Curious Kids (and Adults!) Why Do We Need Bees? 🐝 Bees help grow many of the foods we love—like apples, berries, cucumbers, and even chocolate! They do this by moving pollen from one flower to another. This […]
Three Ways to Lose the Lawn Reimagining Your Lawn: And you don’t have to rip up your entire lawn to make a meaningful change. It may be time for your yard to do more for the planet and pollinators. Or, you’re too tired to mow. It could be time to improve your sense of peace. […]
Rainwater Harvesting Have you thought about putting all that rain pouring off your roof to use? Rainwater harvesting is one of those brilliantly simple moves that makes you wonder why everyone isn’t doing it. Why Bother Harvesting Rainwater? It saves water, cuts down on your water bill (if you pay for municipal water), and gives […]
Create a Native Garden – A Climate-Friendly Oasis – Step-by-Step Create a Native Garden and a Climate-Friendly Oasis. A native plant garden is an excellent way to support local biodiversity, conserve water, and reduce maintenance. All while creating a beautiful, sustainable landscape. Create a Native Garden and a Climate-Friendly Oasis. A native plant garden is […]