We have been interested in alternative lifestyles for as long as we can remember. We have always been avid readers of such magazines as Grass Roots and Earth Garden. We have also been very keen bushwalkers and enjoyed living and relaxing in the Australian landscape and bushland. In order to understand the bush we love so much we have also read as much as we could about the environment and magazines. David has even assisted with editorial review on the AG Blue Mountains book and the Worl... Read More

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Green Housekeeping -

Cleaning with Organic Products

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There is certainly a lot of discussion in this day and age about the topic of "organics" and the meaning of the term Organic waste. Any kind of waste products that originated in some kind of biological form can be considered organic.

Examples of some types of Organic matter that results in Organic types of waste products are: paper, including newsprint and cardboard; green waste elements, which include garden and yard waste; food remnants and waste; animal faeces; and sludges and bioso... Read More

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In areas where landfills are starting to reach capacity, many councils and municipalities are encouraging their citizens to separate their yard debris from the rest of the garbage so it can be recycled. The yard waste is then used for composting and the compost that eventually results is used to improve the soil in various public facilities, such as parks. Some local governments even allow a certain amount of the compost to be used by homeowners for their lawns or Organic farming endeavors.... Read More

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Building up sustainable soil for Organic gardening starts right after the garden soil testing has been completed. The testing of the soil helps to identify the additional fertilizers and conditioners that can be added. When attempting to garden organically, testing, maintaining and improving the soil is a constant process and one that is well worth the effort, according to those who advocate Organic farming and gardening. 

Creating sustainable soil for gardening organically means... Read More

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