Eco-Friendly Garden

Choosing the best gas-powered lawnmower for 2020 was no easy feat. For a start, there are huge differences between different types of gas mowers and a load of fantastic mowers that would top the list if only they were for sale in the US. To make things a little easier and narrow down the field, I’ve put together my top picks for gas-powered lawn mowers for small, medium, and … [Read more...] about Rating the 4 Best Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers in 2020

When looking for the best portable generator to survive blackouts, especially in California where this has been more of an issue of late, there are plenty of factors to consider. If you’ve already done your research and have determined that a portable generator is right for you, read on for my top picks for the best portable generator for 2020, including those with low … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Portable Generators to Survive Blackouts

‘Tis the season, and if you’re anything like me you’ll have been out in the forest December 1st with a big old saw to get a Christmas tree. Living in British Columbia, Canada, I have the glorious option of obtaining a permit from the Queen to chop down my own tree for free on Crown land. Sadly, the Queen has nothing to say on how best to deal with your tree after Christmas. As … [Read more...] about How to Handle Christmas Tree Disposal the Eco-Friendly Way

When I'm not deep in the weeds on nutrition research over at our sister site Gene Food, I fancy myself a bit of a plant whisperer. Ever since reading Autobiography of a Yogi, a book that prominently features stories of the friendship between Yogananda and the famous botanist Luther Burbank (who believed plants respond to love and physical touch), I have felt a heightened … [Read more...] about Caring for a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree: The 4 Essential Tools

I’m not sure if this is true for all Brits, but I grew up in a house where ‘power tool’ was pretty much synonymous with Black & Decker. Every drill, saw, and other woodworking tool was made by this company, who are known for quality construction and performance. So, when I started looking into the most eco-friendly lawn mowers, I was happy to see that Black & Decker … [Read more...] about Rating the 6 Best Electric Lawn Mowers for 2019