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Global warming is one of the most popular topics of news programs and worldwide media. The basic assertion of global warming is that the surface of the earth is increasing in temperature. That assertion also implies that human industrial activities are responsible for this temperature increase.

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Post tags: Climate Change, Energy development, Environment, Global warming, Greenhouse gas

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As soon as that school bell rings on the last day of classes, kids just rush out of their rooms, excited of the freedom they experience once more and the new lessons they will learn in the summer months. But what activity should they spend time on in these three warm months?

Why not introduce them to the world of gardening? From preparing the soil, planting seeds, selecting the plants and finally watching them grow it is entertaining and educational for children because their curiosity is piqued and the wonders of nature revealed.

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Post tags: Crop rotation, Organic horticulture, Vegetable garden

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In northern climates when the sun comes out (even if it’s only for a few months of the year) many decor-savvy individuals like to freshen the look of their rooms. Bring summer indoors in full force - without losing the comfortable and cozy furnishings you desire in the cooler months.

How can you transform your home into a summer retreat? It’s easy!

“Let the SUNSHINE In…”

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Post tags: Furniture, Home and Garden, Light, Living room, Whole House

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The rising prices today ranging from food to appliances, all due to the oil price hike, have taken a toll on the contemporary middle-class family. There’s a simple yet cost effective way to cut costs: create a simple vegetable garden. It may seem absurd, but with a vegetable garden, it will cut some costs in the long run and give you healthier eating.

Beautiful and successful vegetable gardens don’t take a jiffy to complete. It takes a lot of perseverance and ingenuity not to mention weeks of planning, constant care and the sincere desire to make it happen. The thing about this is that it pays off given that it offers a lot more than simply some extra food on the table. You will experience a fresh atmosphere in your home and not to mention could bring in some supplemental income.

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You have heard about global warming. You have heard the debates about buying local and buying organic and you have probably tried not to give it too much thought. The truth is that every solution that is provided to you seems to be flawed one way or another: organic is expensive, local is expensive and sometimes neither is very fresh when a new shipment of apples just arrived from Chile. So what is a concerned citizen of the world to do when faced with such a dilemma? Plant your own garden of course! It may seem to be a bit of an overreaction to the threat of global warming, but the fact is that it is the simplest and most direct way to make an impact.

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