Food in the Triad April 15, 2016 By Ciska Weber, Owner of Earth Day Fair Exhibitor Cafe Gelato It's been about 21 years since I called Winston Salem my home.
5 Ways to Eat Green April 7, 2016 Food! It can be delicious and nutritious, but did you know that it also accounts for 24 percent of global greenhouse emissions? Keep these five simple tips in mind to reduce the impact you have on the environment and eat tastier, more nutritious food.
How to Fix Sorry Soils February 17, 2016 Do you have bare spots in your yard? You might call these areas of poor soil ‘sorry soil’, because they are sorry examples of what good soils should look like.
4 Ways to Sustainably Share the Love this Valentine's Day February 9, 2016 Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for chocolate, wine, and flowers. However, the impact these indulgences have on the environment and producers is often forgotten.
Composting Year-round January 20, 2016 Did you know that you can still compost in the winter? If you are already removing leaves and picking up fallen branches from your landscape and driveway to make your yard look nice, why not compost them. Nearly 30 percent of the waste homeowners throw in the garbage each year can be composted.
Planting Trees for Energy Conservation June 17, 2015 Homeowners go to great lengths to conserve energy in this era of tight budgets and environmental awareness. However, many do not realize that the simple act of planting a tree can result in energy savings.