Why throw away bits and ends that can be used to fertilize your lawn and enrich your garden soil? Almost any organic mat…
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EcoSalon Organic Chocolate Explosion
A unique selection of chocolates arrived at headquarters today, ordered by my sweetie (thanks, Brian). It’s not Va…
Things That Look Like Other Things
Touring the Confederate White House in Richmond, Va. one fall, I was amused to learn that all of the opulent wallpaper a…
The Greenest Grains: Massa Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice
It’s been many years since a consumer could buy rice directly from the farmer who grew it. That’s because ri…
Plant One on Him
This Valentine’s Day (all right, every day) how about planting one on your sweetie with an earth-friendly botanica…
Tribal Style Treasures
I’m not entirely sure what to make of Mayan mythology that has the cosmic calendar coming to an end in 2012, but i…
Exotic Indian Textiles: Instant Vacation
I am yearning for a trip someplace exotic and preferably warm. If money were no object, that trip would be to a beach be…
Our Love Is Sustainable
Dear Valentine, This year I won’t be filling your mailbox with a flimsy, generic "Be Mine, Valentine" ca…