wildcatrussellApr 33 minClimate-Friendly LandscapingClimate-Friendly Landscaping One of our favorite ongoing projects is transitioning the landscape in our yard to native California plants....
wildcatrussellFeb 43 minClimate-Friendly TransportationIt would be more climate-friendly for my husband and me to walk, bike, and use mass transportation than to drive automobiles, of course....
wildcatrussellJan 232 minMarian and SteveSteve (he, him) and Marian (she, her) are a retired couple, ages 71 and 66, respectively, living in an all-electric single-story...
wildcatrussellDec 26, 20212 minBuy-Nothing CommunityWe were part of our neighborhood Buy-Nothing Facebook group when we lived in Altadena, California, and found it a great way to generate...
wildcatrussellDec 17, 20212 minClimate-Friendly RecreationSome recreational activities, like flying to Europe or off-roading in a gasoline-powered vehicle, are less climate-friendly than others....
wildcatrussellDec 17, 20211 minBuild a GreenhouseIn our climate (zone 4B), a greenhouse really helps to extend the growing season. We decided to add a greenhouse on the south side of an...
wildcatrussellDec 17, 20213 minPollution-Free LaundryImage credit: https://cires.colorado.edu/news/fragrant-consumer-products-key-source-ozone-forming-pollution-new-york-city Did you know...
wildcatrussellNov 19, 20212 minPaper AlternativesWe have been moving away from paper as much as possible, including the following: We've put all bills on electronic only delivery, and...
wildcatrussellNov 18, 20212 minShopping bags & Leftover containersWe've been in the habit of bringing reusable canvas tote bags to the grocery store for decades. It is just the way shopping for food is...
wildcatrussellNov 18, 20213 minHerbs(image credit https://organicveganearth.com/lemon-balm-a-lovely-mild-herb-from-mint-family/) Ever since we began gardening as kids, we've...