by Sara Novak
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DCL
How much water does your garden really need? Why are native plants good for the planet? And how long does it take for your compost to be ready for the garden?
Growing your own food is the closest you can possibly come to local and having a garden is a great way to be self sufficient, but is your green thumb really green? Test your knowledge of organic gardening in our quiz:
You may think you're getting a deal by buying a cheap appliance. But what if it sucks you dry via your energy bills? We'll tell you how to make the right choice.
You may not be able to keep up with the Joneses who bought one of those newfangled, oh-so-green front- load washers, but you can still use high-efficiency detergent in your old washer, right? We examine the answer.
