Guest Post: Green Infrastructure, Earth Day and Global Awareness

Spring 2010 is approaching and there’s a lot of buzz around topics like the economy, taxation, global poverty, restoration in Haiti/Chile, and lastly, green awareness. With spring, Earth Day also draws nearer (April 22nd); as individuals, we must remember and realize the importance of global warming and all of its implications. Subsequent topics discussed as [...]

Green, Retro and Funky – the new look for organic babywear

Fantastic new online store, Meenymineymo.co.uk is proving that organic and ethical clothing does not need to be boring and unimaginative- although their funky personalised baby wear does come in green, it also comes in other bright colours such as red and blue.
The range consists of cool, retro cut, short and long [...]

Spring Clean your body with Chlorella

Chlorella is a green single-celled freshwater alga that has many health benefits but is particularly renowned for its detoxifying qualities, cell repair and rejuvenation.  This makes it the ideal supplement support your spring detox plan.
Chlorella is nature’s richest whole plant source of chlorophyll, DNA and RNA, and contains more than 19 amino [...]

Guest Post: Protecting your Garden during the Winter months

Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter

Even though plants are not producing leaves, flowers, or fruit during the winter months, the plants in your garden are more active than you think.  During the winter months most of the plant’s activity occurs underground.
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs are busy growing roots during cold weather. Plants [...]

Featured Retailer: Kamikaze Boarding

Who are you and what is your position ?

My name is Paul Clephane and i am co-owner of Kamikaze boarding along with my business partner Chris.
The reason for starting your company?

Me and Chris had just finished a kitesurfing session in Shoreham-by-sea in August 2008 and were discussing how ordinary some of the well [...]

TGF Rated Review: Green Child Sleeping Bag

What is it?

A baby sleeping bag from Green Child, for babies aged 0-6 months.
Who is testing it?
Me (Jo), first time mum to Erin, aged 3 and a half months.
Set up?
The bag has a lovely pink design and is 2.5 tog, it has plastic poppers (I prefer these to the metal ones), one on each strap and [...]

Eco Cottages in Cornwall

Needing a break?  Not sure where to go?  Then why not check out these fab looking eco cottages.  Secluded Eco Cottages set amidst stunning countryside a short walk from a beautiful beach on the North Coast of Cornwall. Sleeps 2 or 4.  Five Star Cottages with Eco Credentials. Solar heated water [...]

Guest Post: Real Nappies

Given the choice between a pair of paper knickers or ones made from soft, stretchy, cotton, not many of us would choose the paper option. Yet, that’s what many parents opt for when it comes to nappies. Can you imagine going to M&S to buy some underwear and walking out with a bulk pack of [...]

Island Life No10 – Spring Cleaning

Finally winters grasp is fading and the sun is gently warming the earth once again. With Spring being the traditional time for a good cleanse to shake off our winter sloth, I thought I would share some easy home-made recipes for you to brighten your winter skin!
Of course your skin reflects your internal ecology, and [...]

New goodies from Not on the High Street

As regular readers know, Not on the High Street is one of my favourite online stores, each time I sneak a look, I find more gorgeous gifts that I just want to shout out about.  Here are my latest finds, which I wanted to share with you.
Flower Pendant Necklace – This gorgeous handmade silver necklace [...]

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