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As a little girl, I can remember helping my dad in the garden. I remember tomatoes sitting on the window sill waiting to be placed on a BLT sandwich. I remember picking the green beans and shucking the corn. I have fond memories of helping out in the garden (even if I wasn’t helping as much as I was getting dirty). I hope to have my own garden this spring, and in preparation, I have done some research on various organic herbicides and fertilizers for the lawn and garden. Below are some of the best picks I found…

With so many environmental and health-related concerns with Monsanto’s Roundup, it is no wonder that more people are seeking safer alternatives to glyphosate. If you’ve got kids and pets around, you are even more likely to resist spraying harsh chemicals that risk someone getting hurt. That’s why organic weed killers are a safer option. You can tackle pesky weeds without harsh chemicals…

Are you sadly unsavvy in the kitchen? Pull a culinary con on your family or friends by ordering from Plated, a popular meal delivery service. No grocery shopping, no ingredient measuring. Just healthy and eco-friendly meals you can whip up in less than an hour…

Do you want to keep your home cooler in the summer in an eco-friendly way? A solar attic fan can help reduce the strain on your HVAC system, keep your upstairs cooler and modestly reduce your electric bill, all by harnessing the natural power from the sun. And, in some locations, you can even qualify for a tax credit for your purchase.

Looking for the best compost bin but feeling lost in the weeds? Composting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while also creating fertilizer to help your garden flourish. In our experience it also decreased kitchen odor from food rot in the trash can while also reducing your amount of trash, especially if you combine it with recycling. Earth’s Friends has researched the best indoor and outdoor composting bins so you can feel confident with your decision and get to composting soon! Get ready to toss away those scraps into a stylish and smell-free system while lowering your impact on the landfill…

Setting up an aquarium at home or your office should be easy and fun. Don’t dive into the fish tank without thinking some things through first, though. By planning ahead, you can make your aquarium an exciting process. We’ve got some tips to share with you as well as our picks for the best fish tanks by size…

Need to send flowers and don’t have time to visit your local florist? Or do you live hundreds of miles away from your loved one? Whatever the occasion — mother’s day, romance, birthday, sympathy or funeral — online flower delivery services are your saving grace…

Have you tried to lose weight on your own, only to be less than impressed with your results? Everyone who’s tried dieting has his or her own horror story — after all, who really wants to severely restrict their food intake? Often times, it’s much easier to lose weight if you have a specific program to follow, which is why commercial weight loss programs are so popular. And yes, some really do work…

Air pollution isn’t limited to car exhausts, jet fuel, sprayed pesticides and factory smoke. Mold spores, pollen, pet dander, dust mites and smoke can be trapped inside your home or office which can increase your allergies and asthma symptoms…

Are you committed to earth friendly transportation but find it difficult not owning a car, even if you have access to public transportation? If you live in a larger city or a college campus, it’s not as hard as you think. Zipcar, the most well-known and popular car sharing service, has the largest fleet of shared vehicles in hundreds of cities and college campuses around the U.S. — and around the world…