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Article Archive for July 2009

National allotments week
Friday, 31 Jul, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
National allotments week

National allotments week takes part in the second week of August.
This year National allotment week runs from 10th-16th August 2009
The aim is to raise the profile and positively promote the activity of allotment gardening to …

Get rid of fleas the green and natural way
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2009 – 8:43 | 2 Comments
Get rid of fleas the green and natural way

We have an elderly cat who, for the first time in many years ended up with fleas.
She shared them with us and our home and we ended up with an infestation. Ten years ago I …

Credit crunch tips for an eco friendly lifestyle
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 12:43 | No Comment
Credit crunch tips for an eco friendly lifestyle

Many people are watching the pennies right now due to the credit crunch and there are many myths about an co friendly lifestyle requiring lots of disposable income.
The truth is, with a little thought and …

Free home education resources from Battersea dogs and cats home
Monday, 27 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | No Comment
Free home education resources from Battersea dogs and cats home

My gorgeous friend from A Smile A Day shared some home education resources with Little Miss Green recently.
Over at the Battersea dogs and cats home site, you can get some downloadable material.
As Little Miss green …

Three green stories
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 6:00 | 2 Comments
Three green stories

It’s time to share the link love!
My three stories, carefully chosen on a Sunday, reflect some of the themes of our site such as energy conservation, green technology, natural health or spiritual development.
So have a …

5 health benefits of avocado pears
Thursday, 23 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | 6 Comments
5 health benefits of avocado pears

Avocado pears are a versatile fruit which are more commonly eaten in savoury dishes such as with salads, turned into a dip (guacamole) or in Mexican cooking.
I used avocados as a weaning food for Little …

3 herbs for natural headache remedies
Wednesday, 22 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | 10 Comments
3 herbs for natural headache remedies

I love the concept of using food and herbs as medicine. Mother Nature can provide us with an effective and safe medicine chest and there is so much you can grow at home.
If you suffer …

5 ways to save water with hanging baskets
Tuesday, 21 Jul, 2009 – 4:35 | No Comment
5 ways to save water with hanging baskets

Hanging baskets are notoriously thirsty and can drink copious amounts of water during a dry spell. I’ve limited Mr green to just one outside the front door because I can’t bear to see all that …

Five reasons to use organic beauty products
Monday, 20 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | No Comment
Five reasons to use organic beauty products

Last year, sales of organic beauty products increased by 69% to £27 million. More and more of us are turning to organic health and beauty products, but have you stopped to think why you and …

Three green stories
Sunday, 19 Jul, 2009 – 5:00 | 2 Comments
Three green stories

It’s that time of the week where I get to share three great stories from around the world.
Each one will be to do with a greener lifestyle, supporting the environment, natural health and wellness or …