The high price of produce, especially organic, means interest in home vegetable gardens is growing rapidly. Last year many seed companies reported their sales doubling. Want to start a garden, but wonder if you have the space, time or knowledge to be successful? Here are some tips to consider.
Space. People seem to think to have [...]
by Betsy S. Franz
For me, it was my first glimpse of a hummingbird that did it. For others, it may be the beauty of butterflies or the joyful music of songbirds or a frog chorus. Some people love to sit and watch the playful antics of squirrels scampering through the trees. Whatever the reason or [...]
by Swami Beyondananda
Everyone is talking about “going green” as a way to save precious resources, not to mention creating a healthier environment and healthier economy. However, we all know that making lifestyle changes can be challenging, even when we have the best intentions. In seeking advice on this key issue, Natural Awakenings went seeking for [...]
A crackling fire in the fireplace feels warm and cozy, but traditional wood-burning is a major energy waste. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a blazing hearth sends as much as 24,000 cubic feet of air per hour up the chimney, along with about 90 percent of the heat produced by the fire and [...]
By Lisa Moore
Ever get hungry for a snack, but there’s nothing in the house to eat? At dhijana and Borys Scott-Harmony’s house all you have to do is walk into the backyard and grab everything you need for tasty salsa, a healthy salad or a mushroom and onion omelet.
dhijana (she uses a small “d”) and [...]
By Lisa Moore
The next time you sit down to read a book, newspaper or magazine, consider the impact that is made on forests, the climate and people to make paper – a product we take for granted.
Forests must be cleared or altered, oftentimes leading to harmful effects on people and wildlife. Indigenous communities that rely [...]
by Penny Dietz
Today’s commercial cleaning products are cleverly marketed to make cleaning your house look quick and easy. However, they are often loaded with toxic and polluting substances that can be harmful to you and your children. It’s important to understand that many of the chemicals in household cleaning products and pesticides have not been [...]
Charlotte is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, ranking 7th for cities with population over a million. This influx directly affects infrastructure, transportation and air and water quality – all which impact our local environment. Natural Awakenings sat down with Democratic candidate for mayor Anthony Foxx and Republican candidate John Lassiter to [...]
Despite national economic challenges, green industries are expanding and customers are committed…
by Brita Belli
Going green is not just a trend—it’s a full-scale shift that’s taken place across the consumer landscape in every market. In one recent study, the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies found that half of the survey respondents would “definitely” or [...]
A 2009 Grocery Manufacturers Association survey at 11 national chains found that more than half the shoppers interviewed consider green attributes when making purchases. Yet, less than half of the shoppers who were there looking for green products actually found them; only 22 percent of the 6,400 people surveyed ended up buying green products. Researchers [...]
