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Tips for Chemical-Free Gardening This time of year, gardeners are re-evaluating the season they had, talking about what worked or didn't work and the problems they had with their online groups and social networks. With this in mind we feel it is important to look at how we intend to garden next year. Every year, thousand of chemicals are poured into the environment and millions of gallons of water are needlessly wasted. How? By growing plants. Sure, most of this is done by large agricultural producers, but some of it is still done in personal gardens. And that means that you can make a difference by changing your gardening practices. There are many agricultural producers who have done it, and you can use the same tricks to help your own garden, and the planet. Pick appropriate plants. Not all plants are appropriate for the area you live in. While you might be able to control the temperature, humidity, and rain conditions inside your house, you cannot do it out in the garden. ...

Today's article was written by: Sam Jones who writes on environmental and green energy issues. He keeps an eye on energy suppliers and the cheapest electricity prices and aspires to give his readers the latest information on the world of green.   Green cleaning Tips Are you looking for ways to clean and freshen your home that don’t involve harsh chemicals? Whether you’re looking to save money by making your own cleansers, or simply because you prefer natural ways of cleaning, here are some helpful ideas to clean “green”! The basic ingredients you should acquire (most you probably have on hand!) are baking soda, white vinegar, olive oil, fresh citrus peel, cinnamon stick/other herbs, and water. - To polish furniture, use a bit of olive oil on a rag. Rub the oil into wood furniture as you would normally do with furniture polish, for a natural shine. A little goes a long way, you do not want to make your furniture appear greasy. Do not use oliv...