Composting During Winter (Including Bokashi Bins)

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Composting During Winter (Including Bokashi Bins)

Our household only started composting in earnest about a year ago, with the addition of a Bokashi bin to our kitchen (more on that later). Until then, we mainly composted coffee grounds and eggshells, which I added to the garden beds in three seasons of the year. In winter, I stored eggshells I had dried out in the oven beforehand, and dumped coffee grounds in the soil underneath my rose and blueberry bushes. To be honest, I had often wondered what it would mean to compost all of our food scraps, and how I would manage to keep it up in the coldest months of the year. The Bokashi bin has enabled me to compost year-round and more comprehensively, but it’s not the only way you can continue to repurpose food scraps all year long.

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How to Save Energy at Home This Winter (Room-by-Room Guide)

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How to Save Energy at Home This Winter (Room-by-Room Guide)

With persistent inflation raising the cost of electricity in the US and winter being the season when rates normally go up, I resolved to keep my energy costs as low as possible this year. Investing in new windows was out, since I needed to purchase a whole new HVAC system to replace my 20-year old one. This meant that I had to spend hours plugging leaks around my home and insulating wherever possible. So far, my energy costs are stable, but the coming months of near-constant below-freezing temperatures will be the real test.

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Eco-Friendly Living at Home on a Realistic Budget

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Eco-Friendly Living at Home on a Realistic Budget

It was not long after graduating from college in New York and moving to the Pacific Northwest that I became more aware of the concept of eco-friendly living. That term wasn’t in vogue, but all around me, people talked about living with less consumption, less waste, and more conscientiousness about what we were doing to the environment, both in our local communities and globally.

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How to Grow Bok Choy Indoors and Outdoors (Beginner-Friendly Guide)

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How to Grow Bok Choy Indoors and Outdoors (Beginner-Friendly Guide)

Bok choy is one of those vegetables that feels both exotic and surprisingly easy to grow. Crisp, tender, and slightly sweet, this cool-season green (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) grows quickly and adapts beautifully to a variety of spaces — raised beds, balcony containers, kitchen counters, or even a simple Kratky hydroponic jar.

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Why does my lawn have bare spots and how do I fix them quickly?

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Why does my lawn have bare spots and how do I fix them quickly?

Gazing at bare patches in your lawn? You’re not alone. Those thin, ugly spots are such a pain. They can feel especially frustrating when the rest of your yard looks healthy. Whether they were caused by pets, heavy foot traffic, pests, drought stress, or poor soil conditions, bare spots have a way of showing up at the worst possible time.

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts You Can Grow at Home

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts You Can Grow at Home

The winter holidays are here! If you’re like most people, the holidays tend to arrive with a swirl of glittering lights, warm drinks, family gatherings and—too often—mountains of gift wrap, plastic packaging, and impulse purchases that don’t last past January. But gifting doesn’t have to follow this pattern. In fact, some of the most meaningful, low-waste gifts are those you can grow right at home, even in the coldest months of the year.

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How to Build a Business Strategy That Aligns with Climate Goals

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How to Build a Business Strategy That Aligns with Climate Goals

Climate change is no longer a distant idea. It affects supply chains, customer choices, business costs, and long-term growth. According to studies, just 100 companies are responsible for nearly 71% of global gas emissions. Leaders know this, but they still struggle to balance climate goals with everyday operations. Tight budgets, rising costs, and complex reporting rules make it hard to know where to start.

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The Complete Guide to Houseplant Pest Control in Winter: Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Thrips, and More

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The Complete Guide to Houseplant Pest Control in Winter: Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Thrips, and More

Winter can be one of the most challenging times for houseplants. Shorter days, weaker sunlight, dry indoor air, and unpredictable watering habits create a perfect storm that stresses plants. Stressed and weak plants emit chemical distress signals that attract pests.

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Kratky Hydroponics Indoors: Setting Up a Simple System for Winter Greens

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Kratky Hydroponics Indoors: Setting Up a Simple System for Winter Greens

When the garden goes quiet for the winter, many gardeners miss the color, crunch, and satisfaction of fresh greens. I used to feel that way, too, and so I started winter gardening about 10 years ago. But after years of growing a garden in the winter, being outside in the freezing weather trying to take care of plants became one more unpleasant chore. So last winter I switched to indoor gardening with Kratky hydroponics. It was a lot easier than I thought, and I was able to keep my family supplied in fresh greens all winter long.

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Why France Is a Top Solar Investment Market for 2025: Policy, Innovation & ROI

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Why France Is a Top Solar Investment Market for 2025: Policy, Innovation & ROI

Sponsored by OpusFlow

France's energy landscape is undergoing a significant shift from nuclear power to renewable energy sources, creating a substantial market opportunity for solar installers. However, this solar boom comes with challenges, like navigating tricky regulations and juggling multiple tools.

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How to Start a Container Vegetable Garden at Home

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How to Start a Container Vegetable Garden at Home

With commercially-grown vegetables becoming increasingly subject to contamination by synthetic pesticide residue and deadly bacteria, finding quality produce is becoming more of a challenge. Part of the problem with commercial production are the monopolies by big food companies, which threaten food security and public health. A growing number of people have begun to see growing and harvesting their own vegetables as a way to reduce their exposure to these contaminants and exercise greater self-reliance.

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5 Fall Garden Chores You Should Skip (and What to Do Instead)

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5 Fall Garden Chores You Should Skip (and What to Do Instead)

As the leaves fall and the air cools, many of us rush to “tidy up” our gardens before winter. We rake and bag leaves, cut back or pull plants, and erase almost every sign of summer growth before the cold season sets in. But here’s the truth: a perfectly clean garden isn’t necessarily a healthy one, and some of that cleanup is doing more harm than good. In fact, many fall gardening chores that seem helpful actually disrupt the delicate balance of your soil, remove crucial pollinator habitats, and make more work for you come spring.

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The Overlooked Healthy Habits No One Talks About

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The Overlooked Healthy Habits No One Talks About

You’ve probably seen hundreds of posts online about routines, tips, and must-have products that promise to change your life. But most people don’t talk about the things that quietly support your health behind the scenes. These aren’t trends or transformations. They’re the small, often unglamorous habits and shifts that make a long-term difference without much spotlight. This article is about those simple actions and how they can help support how you feel, function, and live.

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