There is a growing movement in Maine and around the world that utilizes sustainability as the basis for designing landscape and building systems. Permaculture is a design system that was established over thirty years ago and has been growing ever since. One of the central ideas of permaculture is to design landscapes in a way…
According to a study commissioned by NASA, houseplants don’t just make your home look prettier and more welcoming; they also serve to clean the air of common toxins including benzene, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. Sources of these toxins include oils, paints, plastics, tobacco smoke, foam insulation and pressed wood products such as flooring, cabinets and…
Making a home-cooked meal isn’t just a good way to spend time with friends and family, it’s also a healthy alternative. Quick, store-bought meals often contain processed ingredients that have lost some of their nutritional benefits and contain added sugar, sodium and fats. Cooking at home with whole grains and vegetables lets you decide what…