Sustainable Living

A Garlic Prelude

The tender portion of the garlic scape can be chopped and used like an onion scallion in recipes and it offers a delightful mild garlic flavor. They are excellent in soups, stir-fries, pesto…

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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

Every time I talk to a customer about composting toilets, there’s a glimmer of fear lurking in the conversation. “What if it doesn’t work?” they ask.

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Why You Need a Wringer Washer (and How to Use it)

A wringer washer gets clothes clean in a minimum of time, using a minimum of water and a minimum of detergent. You can do a whole family’s laundry in one morning per week, and not even think about it for another week. It gets grungy clothes clean without having to use spot cleaners or pre-washes or soaks or whatever.

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Planning Your Garden: How Much of What?

You’ve heard the legend of the zucchini crop that ate Chicago ok, just one of the suburbs. Don’t let this happen to you! Rene Ammundsen offers valuable advice on garden planning and purchasing.

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Exploring Solar Power

Here’s an article from our Country Life Archives. Much of this information may be useful to missionaries living in remote areas. Enjoy! Solar

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