What is Toxic for Dogs?
An overview of the things that you should not be giving to your household companion.
Beware of Chocolate: A Dog Lover’s Warning
Chocolates are synonymous with Valentine’s Day, but don’t be temped to share them with your canine pal.
Winter Hazard: Invisible Toxins in Your Home
Winter is almost here and with it comes concern about the quality of indoor air our families will be breathing. Even though we don’t notice the difference of indoor air during winter, it does not mean that toxic pollutants do not exist. In fact, studies show that indoor air quality is usually much worse in the winter months.
Why Don’t More People Eat Lambsquarters?
Like many other less well-known edible plants, lambsquarters is regarded by some as a noxious weed, but by others as a delicacy. I grow and consume the variety called Magenta Spreen hydroponically indoors and consider it an attractive plant as well as a tasty salad green.
Tasty Buckwheat Greens: Some Cousins and Some Cautions
Quite a few potentially pervasive weeds have food value and some are actually quite tasty. Among these are several plants in the buckwheat family. Used when young, and used in moderation, many people find them not only acceptable, but delightful food.
Landscaping Tips with Dogs
Sharing your yard with your dog doesn’t have to mean a stark, uninviting place with dead grass and worn paths. Landscaping with dogs as a consideration can be challenging but the years of enjoyment easily make it worthwhile.
How to Save Money on Cleaning Products and Protect the Environment
You can save a lot of money by using what you already have at home to clean your house, and the environment will benefit too.
The Hazardous Dump Site Hiding in Your Home
The worst source of indoor pollution found in homes today is carpeting. Plush carpets are deep
reservoirs in which toxic compounds, allergens, and dangerous bacteria dwell. According to one
paper in Applied Microbiology, one square foot of carpet can contain millions of dust mites,
mold spores, and micro-organisms that regular vacuuming cannot eliminate.
