Nov 3, 2011 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bambu Batu, Green Living, Renewable Energy
The people at Big Dipper Wax Works of Seattle are crazy about honey bees, and for many good reasons. Aside from being keystone species that pollinate a number of plants including the fruits and vegetables we consume, these hard-working insects produce such miraculous...
Oct 15, 2011 | Alternative Lifestyle, Green Living
Thanks to Pacha Hornaday for contributing this guest post. Our daughter Mathilda recently celebrated her second birthday, and since she has a lot more friends now than at the time of her first birthday, we decided to throw her an age-appropriate (i.e. messy) birthday...
Sep 6, 2011 | Green Living, Renewable Energy
Sorry Oscar, but I HATE trash. Case in point; marine garbage patches. What exactly are these giant, floating messes? Technically, these garbage patches, or suspended litter heaps, are concentrations of debris (usually consisting of small pieces of plastic)...
Aug 18, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Alternative Lifestyle, Green Living
When it comes time for me to buy the farm, I may be able to become the farm as well. Instead of choosing to be embalmed with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde (a known carcinogen) or cremated and releasing particulate matter and greenhouse gasses into the...
Aug 1, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Green Living
Thinking of getting into the bamboo business? Excited by the idea of growing the wonder grass for food or construction projects? Dream of a shady, peaceful zen grove? Whether you are looking to plant for fun or profit, you may want to seek advice from Daphne...
Jul 25, 2011 | Green Living
Humans are not the only species with a penchant for self-embellishment. In addition to animals such as the ever-fashionable decorator crab, caddisfly larvae fashion ornate cases for protection and camouflage. In the wild, the larvae make due with the everyday...
