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By Sami Grover IN Work & Connect Jan 15 2010
Facebook may be an energy hog, but there's no doubt that the glut of new social networking sites can be used for social good. The latest good news about the potential of Social Networking is about as unlikely a story as it gets: an ex-Guantanamo prison guard "friended" two of his former captives. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Jan 11 2010
Building a cold frame is a great way to extend your growing season without investing in a full greenhouse. And you can move it around too... + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Jan 4 2010
planning ahead is often one of the most important things you can do to live greener, and more efficiently. And even if you are not the most natural list maker in the world, it's easy to start small. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Dec 31 2009
Replacing HVAC filters is easy and it saves money. And with a little planning, remembering to do it doesn't have to be hard either. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Dec 31 2009
These meatless meatballs may have an oxymoronic name. But they have fooled many a carnivore in their time. And they are super easy to make too. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Work & Connect Dec 28 2009
Copenhagen was a damp squib for many of us greens. But the momentum is still on our side. Here's 5 reasons why 2010 could be a great year for climate action. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Dec 18 2009
Serving ham for the holidays? This split pea soup is the perfect way to use up those leftovers. And it'll work just as well for vegetarians too... + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Dec 18 2009
digg_url = 'http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/bizarre-leftover-bacon-cookies.html'; From desserts to drinks, bacon fat is a much ignored (and wasted) ingredient. Just remember, use in moderation. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Dec 11 2009
Slow cooking isn't just about energy efficiency, or laziness. It's about physics too. Here's why keeping the temperature down effects flavor. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Work & Connect Dec 11 2009
The recent 'scandal' over stolen climate change emails has caused a stir. but how do we cut past the spin and discuss what's really going on? + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Dec 7 2009
A few simple questions and habits can help you to cut consumption. You may even find yourself valuing the things you do buy more. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Dec 2 2009
Allowing your chickens to roam free makes it hard to complain when they end up as another creature's lunch. But it still hurts. That's why we are finally going to fence them in. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Dec 1 2009
As long as you are willing to be a little flexible, cutting your own Christmas tree should be an option to anyone with access to some woodland. But remember to ask permission. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Dec 1 2009
Peak Oil may threaten the stability of our economy, some even say it could lead to social collapse. I'm not convinced it's as bad as all that, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 30 2009
Yes, this stuffing recipe is late. But it is so good, it's worth the wait. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Nov 23 2009
Sometimes protecting your garden frost is just a case of working with what you've got. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Nov 20 2009
Floating row cover is one of the cheapest, easiest ways to extend your growing season. And that means more homegrown lettuce. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 18 2009
Learning how to cook is not about memorizing recipes. It's about changing your mindset, and setting yourself up to succeed. Here are a few tips to get you started. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Nov 18 2009
Seed catalogs are a sore temptation to every gardener. But unless you're careful, you can end up with a large bill, and a whole bunch of seeds that will never make it into the ground. Here's how to avoid seed catalog overspend. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 18 2009
Getting creative with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and carrot and celery give a depth of flavor to this (almost) smooth tomato-based pasta sauce. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 17 2009
Vegetarian cooking can be delicious. But all too often, vegetarian sauces feel like a pale imitation of their meaty counterparts. Here are a few tips to make sure your meat-free sauces don't fall flat. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Nov 17 2009
Phosphorus is a prescious resource that is increasingly scarse supply. That could mean serious trouble for our global food system. But there are things we can do to keep the phosphorus cycling in our soils. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 11 2009
Roast potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday roast. In fact, they're a great replacement for the Sunday roast. But you have to make them right. Here's a potato geek's secret to the perfect spud. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Nov 9 2009
Avoiding food waste can be a great source of inspiration. This eggplant and red lentil curry was dreamed up because, well, there was nothing else to eat. And it was delicious... + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Oct 28 2009
Diversity breeds resilience. Cultivate it wherever you can-but too much of a good thing can get you in trouble too. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Oct 27 2009
Think it's time to get the groceries? Can you last just one more day? I call it "the Grocery Pause", but call it what you will, creative cooking is an important green skill. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Oct 27 2009
Planting a placenta fruit tree may be gross to some. But it's really the ultimate form of upcycling. And it's a great traditional way to commemorate birth. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Oct 23 2009
Brussels sprouts are a great vegetable in their own right, but pair them with bacon and you are in heaven. And this may not appease the vegans, but it allows us meat eaters to get our fix with only a teeny portion of animal protein. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Oct 19 2009
As a new green parent, I'm rapidly realizing how the best laid plans can fall apart once the baby arrives. Here are a few of my favorite tips for the first few weeks. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Oct 6 2009
A cardboard mulch feeds the soil, prevents weeds and retains moisture. But is it better than recycling? + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 30 2009
Waste equals food - that's one of the fundamental principles of nature. Whatever is discarded by one organism or process get's used by another. Permaculture seeks to design gardens that recycle nutrients within their system for as long as possible. Here's how to do it. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 29 2009
Does someone else sort the trash in your house? There are a few "recycling sins" that are liable to drive an avid recycler crazy - so in the interests of domestic bliss, check out these recycling faux pas and how to avoid them. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 25 2009
A pecking order is inevitable in any chicken flock, but with a little patience and a gentle introduction, aggression can be minimized when introducing new arrivals. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 24 2009
Substituting walnuts for pine nuts creates a delicious, flavorful pesto that stands up well to robust flavors. It's good for you too! + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 24 2009
Whether wild, home grown or store bought, mushrooms don't keep well. But luckily they are easy to dry. Here's how to preserve your fungal feasts - just make sure you don't go drying any destroying angels in with your chanterelles! + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 23 2009
Permaculture may derive from "permanent agriculture", but it is anything but static. A good permaculture design, like an ecosystem, evolves over time. . + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 23 2009
With a baby approaching and winter on its way, it's time to accept that I can't do everything. Here are a few strategies to prepare the garden for the winter ensure a low-work Spring. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 20 2009
Cats and humans alike will love this energy efficient recipe for chicken broth and poached chicken - two meals in one. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 18 2009
Even the most virtuous home cook gets lazy sometimes. Here are a few ideas for making even ready meals feel homemade - and maybe just a little greener. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 18 2009
Tomatoes fertilized with urine can show a four-fold increase in yield. And with a little common sense - it's completely safe. Peeing in the compost does make sense after all. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 17 2009
Adding charcoal to your compost heap can stop odors and boost plant growth - but could it also save the planet? + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 15 2009
Human beings work hard and create fantastic technology. but often, if we look around, nature may have a better solution for our problems. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Home & Garden Sep 11 2009
Electric dryers are gigantic energy hogs. But even those of us with clothes lines occasionally resort to the lazy option. A little preparation can make it a whole lot easier to hang em up outside + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 11 2009
Home-grown shiitake provide a healthy, delicious alternative to meat - or a means to make your meat go further. Either way, they are one of the most satisfying things you can grow. + READ MORE
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By Sami Grover IN Food & Health Sep 11 2009
Spore prints are beautiful portraits of nature's genius. If you plan on eating wild mushrooms, they can also save your life. + READ MORE
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