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Can you grow vegetables in the shade?

Thu, May 09, 2013 6:05 PM
by Tom Oder
Yes, there is such a thing as a shade vegetable. Some vegetables prefer limited exposure to sunlight. But it's important to know which veggie needs what.

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New Yorkers expo-se themselves
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 1:54 PM by Matt Hickman
Both the eco-curious and seasoned environmentalists get their green on at the Go Green Expo in Manhattan.
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Bunnies beset Florida homeowners
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 8:17 AM by Matt Hickman
Peter Cottontail and Co. descend on the residential community of Okaloosa Island, Fla., raising both ire and delight.
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How to make a throw pillow
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Make your own pillows from plastic bags.
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Salvage station
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A Brooklyn condo renovation blends cool with conscience.
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Growing my own morels
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Can mysterious morels be grown by kit?
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Digging deeper
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 2:17 PM by PlentyMag.com
One Milwaukee group promotes sustainability by encouraging folks to get their hands dirty.
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Last word: Movin' on up
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 1:18 PM by PlentyMag.com
Relocating an existing house proved more rewarding than building a new one.
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Going native
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 1:11 PM by PlentyMag.com
Embracing a brown and beige landscape is the greenest option for desert climates like Phoenix.
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Chlorine-free swimming pools
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 12:59 PM by PlentyMag.com
Chlorine alternative options for your pool.
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Friday food news roundup
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 9:22 AM by Robin Shreeves
Food news from around the web for your weekend reading.
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Playing catch up: The celebrity edition
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 8:02 AM by Matt Hickman
Gracing this week's Friday green news roundup: Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, and um, Noah.
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Perfect 10
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 8:00 AM by Matt Hickman
Feast your eyes on the top 10 green building projects of the year, according to COTE.
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Earth- and earthquake-friendly housing
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 2:35 PM by Matt Hickman
Have a case of the earthquake jitters? Watch this video that shows how a sustainable straw house stands up against the big one.
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Sweet, sugary stylish solutions
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 10:29 PM by PlentyMag.com
Drop sugar from your diet, and wear it instead. Check out these sweet, eco-friendly, ready-to-wear baubles made of ... sugar.
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Can I afford solar power for my home?
Wed, Apr 15, 2009 1:39 PM by Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist
Check out these companies that offer solar for the home without the hefty pricetag up front.
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