Sanya Arts Space

After an usually cool start to spring, the Wasatch Front finally warmed up this past weekend, which meant it was out to the yard for the hubby and me! Every spring (well, at least the past three we have lived in our home) we spend hours digging, planting, and weeding in hopes of attaining a [...]

When most people think of composting, complicated and smelly is what springs to mind. That’s because from a young age, most of us are taught to dispose of waste – not keep the scraps. But composting is a natural, healthy process that’s good for the environment and your garden. Not only does composting foster richer, [...]

Spring isn’t only a time for the Earth’s rebirth, it’s also a time to rid our homes (and ourselves) of the winter blues with a rigorous round of spring cleaning. And while the idea of eco-friendly spring cleaning is nothing new (we all know natural cleaners are greener than traditional ones), perhaps we can provide [...]

…or perhaps more fittingly, turning your trash into something creative and useful. I’m a big fan of making practical household items out of things that would otherwise be thrown out. I am, however, not very original or much of a creativity extraordinaire so I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite DIY projects [...]

Aside from the religious significance of Easter, the holiday also presents an opportunity to celebrate the rebirth of the Earth. And while Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without the iconic emblems of the holiday including Easter baskets and egg hunts, following the 3 eco-friendly “R’s” can significantly make the holiday greener. Reduce Skip the fake cellophane grass; [...]

TreeHugger is asking for our help in nominating the most deserving people and things for the Best of Green 2010 — the Readers’ Choice Awards! It’s our turn to pick the cream of the crop. Through April 2, we can vote in more than 40 prize categories across eight main topics. You can vote in one [...]

Alexandra Zissu is a writer, editor, speaker, and greenproofer. She’s the author of the awesome book, The Conscious Kitchen and co-author of The Complete Organic Pregnancy. She is currently writing two more books scheduled for release in 2011—one with a grass-fed and organic meat butcher, the other with the founder of Seventh Generation. Both I [...]

It may be the day to wear green but your green efforts in the kitchen should span year-round. Considering the average family spends the bulk of their time in the kitchen (second only to sleeping in the bedroom), it is most certainly the heart of any home. Trying to be greener in your kitchen? Here’s [...]

Spring 2010 is approaching and there’s a lot of buzz around topics like the economy, taxation, global poverty, restoration in Haiti/Chile, and lastly, green awareness. With spring, Earth Day also draws nearer (April 22nd); as individuals, we must remember and realize the importance of global warming and all of its implications. Subsequent topics discussed as [...]

In 1621, the pilgrims at Plymouth celebrated the ending of a successful growing season with a harvest feast, an event that is generally considered the “First Thanksgiving.” They were joined by several Native Americans who had taught the pilgrims how to harvest foods and survive the harsh winter. The feast included foods locally grown and [...]