Exteriors - Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Natural swimming pool design DIY (NSP) for eco homes
Natural swimming pools and ponds

Natural pools and natural swimming pools

告别氯气,迎接美丽,天然泳池采用植物过滤加氧。天然游泳池的起源是什么?Natural pools were inspired by the beauty and joy of swimming in mountain lakes, a team of Austrian researchers are credited with launching a movement…

The Elegant Farm hydroponic bottle garden
Landscaping

Hydroponic bottle gardener launches kickstarter campaign

加拿大的目标是让本土绿色植物一年四季都触手可及。越来越多的人开始了解各种形式的城市农业,以抵消工业化农业造成的严重生态足迹。However, there are very few options for the increasing number of people wishing to get involved…

7 Principles of a super abundant, solar, year round greenhouse
Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums

7 key principles for an abundant greenhouse

The year round off-grid greenhouse demystified, a Guest Post by Lindsey Schiller. As a native Californian transplanted into a much cooler climate (Western Quebec), I find myself mourning the loss of fresh local seasonal fruits and veggies all year long, which I understand is a first world problem on a few different…

Flow Frames: A father and son revolutionize beekeeping and put honey o
Food production

Flow Frames: Revolutionary beekeeping puts honey on tap.

Imagine siphoning honey straight from the hive, no mess, no fuss, with little to no stress on the bees. Can you imagine having honey on tap straight from your beehive? That is exactly what father and son team Stuart and Cedar Anderson aim to bring to market with an Indiegogo campaign they are launching later this…

Installing a rainwater catment system
Rainwater Collection & Watering

Installing a rainwater catchment system

If you think a rainwater catchment system might be what you're looking for, whether to maintain independance or to further water conservation, read on. setting up a rainwater catchment system If it is not for financial reasons, why are you installing a water tank? Here are some reasons: To do your part for water…

Rain barrels for storm water management and rainwater harvesting
Rainwater Collection & Watering

Introduction to rainwater harvesting

Whether you plan to use rainwater for toilets, showers or properly filtered for drinking, harvesting rainwater can be an excellent part of a home water efficiency strategy. Rainwater harvesting is a great strategy for reducing domestic water use and protecting our homes and the land surrounding it. Harvesting…

Keyhole Garden
Landscaping

The Keyhole Garden: An Introduction

How to get this drought-resistant efficient growing method working for you, a five step process. A keyhole garden is a circular raised garden bed with a compost basket at the center and a keyhole-shaped path that allows access to the entire garden. The compost basket can be fed throughout the season and will…

Shaded vegetable garden success
Food production

Growing vegetables in the shade

Don’t let a lack of direct sun exposure stop you from growing your own food, there area many vegetables that will grow well in the shade. If you're like me and you love to grow your own food but have limited access to all day sun, do not fret - a bountiful harvest is still well within your reach. Just like the…

Urban Farm Unit - Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Pisciculture and Urban Farming
Food production

Growing food in urban cores with the Urban Farm Unit

Designer Damien Chivialle re-imagines how we feed our cities, one container at a time, combining aquaculture & hydroponics:. So, urban agriculture. It's important, right? That’s certainly the conclusion I've come to when pondering the future of food production, our future on this planet, and sustainability in…

Indoor hydroponic vegetable garden
Food production

Growing food indoors

介绍BioCity室内垂直蔬菜花园。这个美丽的装置由回收的酒瓶制成,可以让你在自己的家里一年四季种植芝麻菜、甜菜、草莓、圣女果等。介绍BioCity室内垂直蔬菜花园。This beautiful installation made with…