Natural Home & Garden March/April 2012 

Features

Save With Salvage
Using reclaimed materials and the help of their community, a couple builds their dream home without going into debt.

Room To Grow
An organic rooftop farm in Brooklyn provides both an opportunity to garden and fresh, local food to city dwellers.

Sustainably Swiss
Can agritourism save small family farms and artisan food producers? One traveler sets her sights on Switzerland to find out.

Lose the Lawn
Replacing grass with low-water, low-maintenance alternatives is good for you and the environment.

Welcome Home
Make a great first impression with 18 stylish and sustainable products for the entryway.

Home

Clean Without Chemicals
Take a fresh approach to spring cleaning with our easy homemade herbal cleaners.

Outdoor Oasis
Landscape designer Shirley Bovshow transforms a barren yard into a beautiful retreat.

Heated Discussion
Learn about the costs and benefits of solar hot water heaters.

Garden

Quick-Start Garden Plan
Hate to wait? Start an instant garden with this no-till method.

Spring Planting Guide
Plan for your best season with our regional guide on what to plant and when to plant it.

DIY Rain Barrel
Save money and resources with an easy-to-make rainwater-harvesting system.

Food

Spring Forth
Maximize nutrition and taste with minimally prepared produce that honors the fresh flavors of the season.

With Every Season
Move beyond fruits and veggies for a complete seasonal diet that honors nature’s cycles.

Foraged Mushrooms
Our mushroom hunter’s manual will help you find and cook delicious morel mushrooms.

Health

Lighter Load
Check out healthy alternatives to conventional, chemical-laden laundry products.

Detox Diet
Refresh your body with a safe and gentle spring detox.

Lifestyle

Natural Habitat
Green and brown thumbs alike will love these terrarium tips and tricks.

Garage Sale Guru
Make more money and get rid of more junk with eight ways to host a successful yard sale.