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Peat-Free Potting Soil for a Sustainable Garden   Many organic gardeners believe potting soil should be peat free.  While peat is an organic substance, there are several good reasons for building a peat-free garden.  Let’s discuss why you might want to go peat free and what you can use instead. What is Peat? Peat is a collection of partially decayed vegetation matter.  This rich matter forms in wetlands and bogs and really is a rich soil additive that’s good for plants.  However, there are three big drawbacks to peat. The first drawback to peat is Read More..

Ten “Green” Cleaning Uses for Flat Beer Ever wonder what to do with a half empty bottle of beer?  Drinking it isn’t an option; there’s not much worse than flat beer.  So what’s a person who doesn’t like to waste anything to do with a bunch of flat beer?  Here are ten “green” cleaning uses for flat beer. #1  Coffee and tea stain remover.  Though you don’t really want your clothes to smell like beer, it is actually a great stain remover.  Pour the beer on the stain and let it sit for a minute.  Blot the Read More..