A PASSION FOR PLANTS
Covering the Ground
by Nancy Schramm
If I told you there was something you could do in your garden to save water, time, money, and be good for the environment, would you be interested? The icing on the cake is that it looks good! No, I’m not talking about some hi-tech irrigation timer (but that’s a great idea, too!). ...read more.

Eco-Friendly Roofing Systems
by Pamela Garcia
Interest in energy efficiency is high on every homeowner’s agenda, considering the escalating costs of electricity and fuel. Many roofing systems now have cool options available to help reduce the heat of a roof’s surface by reflecting much of the sun’s energy, which in turn decreases the amount of heat ...read more.

Recycling Hints
What do you do with your ink jet and laser printer cartridges? Do you just toss them in the trash? Are they thrown into some junk drawer just taking up valuable space? The best thing to do with them is recycle! To help you get started, here are a few places that will accept your old cartridges. ...read more.

Furnishing Your Home
by Sylvia Wallace Myrvold
One of the most environmentally smart things you can do is reuse things. Furniture is a perfect example of something that can be used time and time again. In nice condition, a good piece of furniture will be cherished for years. But after a while you might want to remodel ...read more.

Green Remodeling
by Marc Hopkins
There’s talk all over the nation, with California leading the way, on businesses going “green,” or using more environmentally sound systems in their daily operations. This can include more efficient energy sources, recycling programs, or anything that makes the business more environmentally friendly. ...read more.

Light Green
Easy and Inexpensive Solutions
by Marc Hopkins
So you want to put your claim in on the green movement, but let’s face it, if it involves real work or a significant investment, it just ain’t gonna happen. So for everyone out there looking to be a little more environmentally friendly but you don’t want to do the work, this is for you! ...read more.

How to
Plant a Row, Grow a Row
Special to Out & About
You've heard of Plant-a-Row? Of course you have. It's that program where gardeners plant an extra row of veggies and donate it to feed the hungry. It’s a great idea and not just for farmers. Anybody who has a little extra room can plant a row and donate to the local food band or soup kitchen. ...read more.

Going Solar in Gilroy
by Marc Hopkins
The James Group of Gilroy, CA has teamed up with several other environmentally minded builders and investors to build two new home developments in Gilroy. Casa Del Sol is located in south Gilroy and Northpoint is located on the northern end. Both developments are small ...read more.