Well Being Magazine

What’s the Buzz about Bees?

“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.” Albert Einstein There seems to be a lot of buzz about bees lately. The size of bee populations is dropping, with many unanswered questions about what is causing bee colonies to simply disappear. In fact, a recent survey found that 31.1% of the managed honeybee colonies in the United States were Read more »

Sustainable Shopping

A trip to the grocery store, furniture outlet or appliance center, rarely elicits a philosophical examination of the future of the planet, but each of our choices for the food we eat and how we furnish our homes has an impact on our immediate environment, as well as the greater world around us. Before heading to the checkout counter, there are some simple questions you can ask yourself to test Read more »

Fall Leaves…

Put Them to Work for You, Instead of the Other Way Around. If you are already dreading the chore of raking or blowing and bagging your fall leaves, here are some great excuses to cut down on the chore with some positive results for you and your lawn. Instead of disposing of your leaves, via trash pick up, or hauling them to the local landfill, why not take advantage of the Read more »

Green Backyard Projects

The concept of the personal spot of green surrounding a private home…better known as a lawn, is relatively new in the history of modern man. The lawn originated in Europe in the Middle Ages as a “grazing pasture” for farm animals, its mixed grasses and wildflowers were kept in check by hungry sheep, cattle, or goats, who by the way also helped to keep the green space well fertilized. Expansive, Read more »