An Orchard Garden in the City
December 9, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
If you’re planning a trip to San Francisco, be sure to check out (or into) the Orchard Garden Hotel, one of California’s greenest.
Top 5 Eating Habits to Keep the Planet (And Your Body) Healthy
October 16, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
By Adria Vasil
Maybe it’s the half-Greek in me, but there’s nothing that makes me giddier then the sight of a table full of food (well, other than actually eating the food). Trouble is most of what we stack onto our plates isn’t just weighing on our hips, hearts and cells, it’s also bloating the planet with packaging, pesticides and climate-changing gases. How can you get your fill without, er, tipping the ecological scales?
The Emerging Green Economy
October 14, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
With much green talk amongst industries and households, eco industry watchers are saying the world has officially entered an emerging green economy — a trend that will only continue to gain momentum, says eco-expert Kim Carlson.
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Garden Fresh Goodies for Skin Care
August 4, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Your garden is full of goodies that can be helpful not only in your kitchen, but in your home spa. Fresh plants and vegetables are full of potent vitamins, minerals and other beneficial components that can be used to create fresh beauty treatments at home.
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How Green is Your Garden?
June 9, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
While many garden furniture brands claim to be “eco-friendly,” “green,” or “sustainably harvested”, unfortunately, few of these products have been rigorously audited to verify such claims. To help consumers make informed choices when purchasing garden furniture, the National Wildlife Federation has released its third annual Garden Furniture Scorecard. The guide catalogs retailers selling Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified garden furniture—the most rigorous system for distinguishing wood products in the market.
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Young Hollywood Gets its Hands Dirty
May 18, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Nicole Richie (left), Amy Smart and Anna Getty teamed up in Hollywood recently to bring attention to a new project that is set to take students back to basics, by growing their own organic gardens.
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Lora Hall, Gardener
May 16, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
They say one good deed leads to another. The Dove Project is a series of questions, passed on, by each interviewee, to the person they believe is doing their part to ensure a greener, healthier future, through action and inspiration. Join us as we share earth-loving information courtesy of those who have taken it upon themselves to believe, through action and leading by example, that one person can truly make a difference.
Meet: Lora Hall
Profession: Gardener
Location: Los Angeles
Tricia Mazure, Gardener
May 15, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
They say one good deed leads to another. The Dove Project is a series of questions, passed on, by each interviewee, to
the person they believe is doing their part to ensure a greener, healthier future, through action and inspiration. Join us as we share earth-loving information courtesy of those who have taken it upon themselves to believe, through action and leading by example, that one person can truly make a difference.
Name: Tricia Mazure
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Profession: Gardener
