It might look messy or even complicated, but using Permaculture principals encourages us to look beyond our gardens to create a locally sustainable and productive system.

Feb 12, 2007 - Phillip Richards

First developed in Australia, permaculture has gradually wound its way around the globe to promote a kinder and gentler relationship with Mother Earth.

Sep 21, 2010 - Camille Tuason Mata

Taken from the words "permanent" and "agriculture," the term "permaculture" was coined in the 1970s by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren.

Sep 10, 2009 - Jenn Hardy

Permaculture, based on sustainability, can help the inhabitants of developed countries to lessen their environmental impact, and improve life in less developed places.

Oct 12, 2009 - Chelsea Hoffman

Permaculture, or landscape design that incorporates sustainable living and agricultural practices, is growing in popularity, even in industry-heavy cities like Edmonton.

Dec 21, 2009 - Jennifer McNeil Bertrand

Beijing is a major global art centre. Visiting one of its numerous contemporary art zones will suit many tastes and pockets.

Jan 28, 2012 - Mark Azavedo

Garden zones provide focus to an otherwise fragmented space. They give the eye a place to settle. Apply this principle and create a welcoming backyard.

May 22, 2011 - James Gibson

A comprehensive urban land zoning initiative would preserve the much-valued community food gardens of today.

Sep 25, 2010 - Camille Tuason Mata

Experience the aftershocks of the Christchurch earthquake and add another thrill to your New Zealand thrillseeker's adventure holiday

Nov 23, 2010 - Brenda Hearn

People in parts of Hawaii are warned to find safer ground, after the government issued a tsnami warning after Chile's 8.8 earthquake.

Feb 27, 2010 - Lisa Marie Basile

Use the USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map to ensure the plants you choose for your landscape will survive even the most extreme weather conditions.

Mar 27, 2008 - Gina Hannah

A look at what changed between the old 1990 version of the USDA Hardiness Zone Map and the new one that was released January 2012.

Jan 28, 2012 - Tina Samuels

The third version of the 3-4 defense is the zone blitz defense, which holds similarity for the defensive line to the one gap system.

Apr 8, 2012 - Paul Emery

Design and planning is essential in order to have a beautiful and bountiful desert garden. Read about principles of design and maintenance of your desert garden.

Mar 20, 2006 - Robert Dailey

Design with big, easy perennials: eye catching, attention grabbing plants that bring excitement to the flower bed or mixed border. Special plants that say "Look at Me!"

Jul 8, 2006 - Barbara M. Martin

School Zone Spelling elementary educational software is designed to help children ages six to eight improve spelling and phonetic skills while having fun.

Dec 29, 2009 - Renee Holmes

Frustrated by the inaccuracies of schedules on the train lines, Sir Sandford Fleming devised a system of Standard Time. His method was adopted in Canada and world-wide

Sep 5, 2007 - Susanna McLeod

While trees are the main tool of the landscape designer they must be selected carefully to avoid future problems.

Nov 15, 2007 - Rod Whitlow

Single thermostat HVAC systems aren't energy efficient in McMansions or homes with atriums and big windows. Zoning beats dual AC and heating systems.

Feb 25, 2011 - Kelly Smith