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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 would have driven to the vets for some noxious flea bombs and treated the house and the cat. Now…
Read More5 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 water dripping from it after he has watered it! Here are some tips to reduce water usage, but still enjoy…
Read More4 tips for using comfrey in the garden
Comfrey is a true wonder plant. Not only do bees love it; ours is buzzing with bees as soon as the flowers appear, but comfrey is every organic gardener’s best friend. Comfrey is rich in nitrogen; needed for leaf growth, phosphorous; for healthy roots and good germination and potassium; for flowers and fruit. Therefore, it…
Read MoreUpdate on our garden
As well as the BBC Dig In, we’re growing lots of our own things too! Today I’m going to talk about three of them – runner beans, courgettes (zuchini) and beetroot. I’ll cover more of the crops we are growing on another day.
Read MoreBee friendly plants
As you know, we’ve planted a bee garden here at Chez Green. It’s looking a little sparse at the moment, but I’ve already had bees on the chive flowers, which is so exciting. Someone left a comment on little Green Blog the other week telling me about ‘Alternative plants’; a website selling lesser-known native plants.…
Read MoreHow to green your cleaning routine
Cleaning might get your surfaces spotless, but what about the environment, wildlife and your health? Your cleaning routine might be contributing considerably to your carbon footprint and could be adversely effecting your health. According to the EPA, indoor air pollution may be 5 times higher than outdoor and your choice of cleaning products has a…
Read MoreMrs Green’s top green and eco movies
Inspired by a post over on the Ooffoo Community; I decided to share my top five ‘green’ movies with you! Mr Green and I enjoy a good movie. It’s our way to unwind at the end of the day. Some we watch purely for the sake of entertainment. I love my chick flicks and period…
Read More5 tips – eco friendly laundry products
Last week I talked about reducing the environmental impact of your laundry by making careful use of water and electricity and swapping harsh, toxic products for eco friendly ones. Today I’m going to share 5 greener laundry products with you. These reduce the amount of petroleum-based ingredients, harsh synthetic chemicals and toxic residue which can…
Read MoreEco friendly, credit crunch gardening – 6 tips
Why not grow your own fruit and vegetables this year? As you’ll see from the site, we’re indulging in a little self sufficiency here at Chez Green. We’ve managed to bag plenty of free seeds too, through giveaways such as the BBC DIg In campaign, Toby Carvery plus some freebies in our local paper! In…
Read MoreDying to be green? Natural burials in New York
Patricia Gillespie, a film student at New York University contacted me this week about her short documentary piece entitled “Dirt: Dying green in NY.” The film aims to educate viewers on the benefits of Natural burial and introduces them to green burial opportunities in New York.
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