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October 05, 2025

Cold-Weather Color: 9 Hardy Plants That Flower Through Winter

October 05, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Winter is a time when most gardens in cold climates wind down, but what if you could enjoy vibrant color on long-blooming flowers all winter long? With the right plant choices, you can enjoy living blooms and vibrant foliage throughout the entire cold season. Some winter-blooming species not only lift spirits, but also support early pollinators, stabilize soils, and send out not-so-subtle signals that life continues even in the frost.

September 29, 2025

Green Mining Initiatives: Transforming the Future of Resource Extraction

September 29, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Green mining is an emerging approach aimed at reducing the environmental impact of resource extraction while ensuring long-term sustainability. Traditional mining practices have historically contributed to land degradation, water contamination, and excessive greenhouse gas emissions. As global demand for minerals rises, the industry faces increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices. Green mining initiatives seek to minimize ecological harm through innovative technologies, efficient resource use, and regulatory compliance.

September 25, 2025

What is Sustainable Engineering and Why It Matters Today

September 25, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Every bridge, building, and business move sets an environmental footprint. The question is, how big will yours be? That's where sustainable engineering comes in. It alters how we construct and function to create a better future. This is not simply about energy efficiency and waste reduction; it’s about transforming the entire system into a more intelligent, greener, and more powerful network.

September 19, 2025

How Do I Know If My Solar Panels Are Working?

September 19, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Solar energy is one of the most reliable and sustainable sources of electricity available today. Homeowners, businesses, and industries worldwide are switching to solar to cut down utility costs and reduce carbon footprints. However, many first-time users often wonder: How do I know if my solar panels are working efficiently?

September 07, 2025

How to deal with powdery mildew: 3 organic methods for prevention and treatment

September 07, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

I knew the summer gardening season was really winding down when I spotted the telltale white coating of powdery mildew on the leaves of the squash plant in my raised bed. This common fungal disease makes its appearance around the same time every year. I had to remind myself that seeing powdery mildew doesn’t have to spell disaster.

September 04, 2025

How to Successfully Germinate Seeds Indoors and Outdoors

September 04, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

In this blog, we will share some hands-on tips for seed germination indoors and outdoors. We will also talk about a method you might not know about for easily growing plants from seed: the Kratky method. Using these methods, you can grow healthier seedlings that turn into healthy plants.

September 01, 2025

Beyond Oil: Could Space Solar or Algae Biofuels Power Africa?

September 01, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Africa’s renewable energy journey is at a pivotal moment. With its vast natural resources, young population, and rising energy demand, the continent is uniquely positioned to pioneer new energy solutions. While solar, wind, and hydropower dominate today’s renewable landscape, two cutting-edge technologies, space-based solar power (SBSP) and algae-based biofuels, are gaining attention worldwide. The key question is: could these futuristic technologies hold real promise for Africa?

August 29, 2025

What Are Floating Solar Farms?

August 29, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

The pursuit of renewable energy has spurred creative methods to optimise the sun's power. The idea of floating solar farms is one such solution that is being embraced more and more globally. These projects address climate change and the rising need for electricity by combining renewable energy with effective land use.

August 22, 2025

The Benefits of Holistic Methods in Mental Health Treatment

August 22, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Mental health treatment has evolved far beyond the traditional approach of medication and talk therapy alone. While these remain essential for many people, there is growing recognition that emotional well-being is deeply connected to physical health, lifestyle habits, and even spiritual fulfillment. A robust body of research now demonstrates that regular physical activity improves mood, emotional states, and sleep quality, all of which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

August 21, 2025

How Modern Farming Techniques Increase Yield and Sustainability

August 21, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Farming practices have been rooted in tradition for thousands of years. Farmers worked the same land as their families had for generations, using the same techniques that had been passed down for generations. They relied on intuition, knowledge of their land and the patterns of the seasons to grow food for their families and commercial markets, and for many years this was adequate.

August 04, 2025

How Online Gardening Courses Can Help You Become a Better Gardener

August 04, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Gardening is a wonderful passion to have, offering numerous benefits for both your physical and mental health. Aside from these benefits, it’s a skill that can feed you and your family, enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home, and bring joy. Many people want to garden but lack the knowledge to know where to begin, while others have tried but failed to achieve the results they were looking for. This is where online gardening courses come in: they can help you to get started or improve your skills so that you can spend more time enjoying the fruits of your labor (literally!) and less time struggling to make things work.

July 23, 2025

Sustainable Gifting 101: Thoughtful Choices for a Greener Future

July 23, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

In an era where environmental consciousness is at an all-time high, sustainable gifting has emerged as a thoughtful and impactful way to celebrate special occasions. Whether you're searching for the perfect birthday present or a meaningful gift for another occasion, making eco-friendly choices not only demonstrates your care for the recipient but also reflects your commitment to a greener society and a greener planet. This article offers some essential guidelines to help you navigate the world of sustainable gifting with style and purpose.

July 20, 2025

Plant a Kitchen Garden in Mid-Summer: it’s not too late!

July 20, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

As a kid growing up in New York City, I was luckier than most urban kiddos by being able to spend summers with Nana (my nanny) in her trailer and on a small farm outside Kannapolis, North Carolina that belonged to Nana’s sister Aunt Babe and her husband, Uncle Hoy. For five summers I helped harvest collards, corn, beans, and anything else that was in season on their farm, which is where they got most of their food. It was hot, sticky work, and I really didn’t like doing it at the time, but I loved being outside (running around barefoot as much as possible like my friends did), learning what grew best and when, and discovering how a bit of soil could turn into a fully stocked pantry. Those summer memories still shape how I think about food, gardening, and self-sufficiency.

July 18, 2025

Plastic-Free Living: How to Reduce Single-Use Waste

July 18, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

Reducing single-use plastic isn’t just a trendy buzzword, it’s a meaningful step toward protecting oceans, wildlife, and human health. Plastic takes centuries to break down, leaches harmful chemicals, and shows up in the deepest trenches of the sea and the highest peaks of the Himalayas. This guide covers everything from understanding the problem to everyday swaps, all designed to help you transition to a plastic-free lifestyle.

July 16, 2025

Greener Fields Ahead: How Digital Agriculture Is Shaping a Sustainable Future

July 16, 2025/ Kelly Pemberton

As global populations surge and environmental challenges grow more pressing, agriculture stands at a critical crossroads. Feeding nearly 9 billion people by 2050 will demand not only more food but also smarter, more sustainable production methods. Enter digital agriculture—an emerging field that fuses advanced technology with time-honored farming practices to cut waste, conserve resources, and safeguard the planet.

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