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I fermented our last harvested red cabbage a few weeks back because no Christmas dinner is complete without fermented red cabbage. Recipe is up on our web site zerowastefamily.com
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To make these all you need are oranges and cloves. They are fun to make with kids and makes the house smell like Christmas.
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Getting ready for zero waste gift wrapping with reusable cloth gift bags, cut up brown shopping bags, twines and cinnamon sticks, pine needles and dried citrus slices.
On a snowy evening we make gingerbreads and decorate gingerbreads houses.
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We all know how much unnecessary waste can accumulate during the holiday season… 🗑️😠
We are here to be a ⭐️resource⭐️ for an Eco friendly holiday season! @bellaearth is showing us one of her faves! 🤫 You can still sign up for the holiday resource guide on the homepage of our website!
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Not only do they make gorgeous phone cases to protect your expensive phone, they are all inspired by plants, the cases are compostable and they donate to ocean clean up and preservation initiatives!
Perfect stocking stuffer or the perfect gift someone will actually use for a loved one! The hardest part is picking out which one you will order!💯
It's amazing how one small act of reuse can make a big difference! 🌎 Come explore the City Farmer Nursery used containter station! They accept old bags of compost, six packs and containers. They reuse these items and even donate them to schools for growing. They're doing their part in making gardening sustainable!
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Growing garlic greens also known as garlic scape on my window shelf to be used as herbs.
To grow garlic greens indoors, plant three or four cloves in a pot filled with potting soil. Grow them on a sunny window ledge and water them lightly. The garlic greens will grow in just seven to 10 days and can be snipped.
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It’s Black Friday and I’m so excited to offer 50% off my gardening course! Learn how to grow food inside or outside, even microgreens. 🎁 I am also offering a Black Friday Bundle with my course and book - A Practical Guide to Zero Waste for Families - for a special price + free shipping! Get the bundle, get the course, get the book!
Check out the full YouTube video on our channel with a review of the @letpotgarden indoor hydroponic system!
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