Friday, May 28, 2010

Plant an Organic Garden This Weekend: We've Got Plenty of Ideas

Planet Green Newsletter

Memorial Day weekend is a great time—weather permitting—for picnics, barbecues, and lounging outdoors. But it's also the ideal time to pull your garden together. Whether you're planning a gentleman's farm or a flowerpot herb patch, Planet Green has what you need to succeed. So roll up your sleeves and dig in—You'll thank us come harvest time!


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Greener Gardening

Homegrown Organic Food is Healthy—And Easier Than Ever!

We all know local food is good for the planet and organic food is good for our bodies but for many, simply sowing a seed is a challenge—let alone raising plants without chemical assistance. Never fear: Organic gardening is easier than ever. With a little advice and a few simple tools even the brownest thumbs can reap the harvest of a green garden.

Plant Your Organic Garden Today!

Get Inspired: View Famous Gardens of the World and Vote For Your Favorite

How Green is Your Garden? Take Our Quiz to Find Out


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Your Complete Guide to Summer Vegetable Gardening
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Fight Common Pests Without Poisoning Your Garden
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66 Things You Can Can Grow At Home: In Containers, Without a Garden

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35 Ways to Succeed at Organic Gardening
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You Can Grow 100 Lbs of Potatoes in a 4 Ft Box
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5 Alternatives to a Backyard Garden

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Become a Maker, Join the DIY Revolution!

Planet Green Newsletter

The Maker Faire is an annual event that brings together all the DIYers, tinkerers, thinkers, and geeks from all hobbies together in one place to show off their latest innovations, swap ideas, and get inspired. It's a meeting of those on the forefront of the DIY revolution—and their projects can help you reduce waste, save money, and live a happier, greener, more creative life!


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Maker Faire 2010

A Repair Manual for Every Thing on Earth

iFixit is revving up repair culture with free online instructions for fixing anything. The simple guides make it easy to fix even the most complicated devices. Join the Makers, keep your stuff out of the trash, and save cash at the same time!

Learn How to Fix Anything!

Also: Comics and Science Collide with Howtoons Project Manuals | Super Hi-Res Photo Project Aids in Science Research


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Slideshow: Our Favorite Crafts (From Readers Like You)
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99 Skills for an Eco-Friendly DIY Lifestyle
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Homemade Ice Cream is Just a Few Shakes Away (Video)

Dive Deep With Our Oceans Slideshows:

An Ocean of Plastic...In Birds' Guts (Slideshow)

Photographer Gets Within Inches of Whales (Slideshow)

Gulf Oil Spill: Amazing and Devastating Photos (Slideshow)
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Tiny Apartment Transforms Into 24 Rooms (Video)
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45 Homemade Foods You Can Make Yourself (But Never Thought You Could)
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Brick by Brick: Endangered Species Captured in Lego (Slideshow)

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Friday, May 21, 2010

Plug-In to the Electric Car Revolution Today!

Planet Green Newsletter

In the shadow of the Gulf oil spill disaster, ending the country's dependence on oil has never seemed more imperative. The recently announced partnership between Toyota and Tesla—which will bring locally-built electric cars to California—is just one glimpse at the future. Get ready to plug-in today!


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5 Improvements That Can Make All Cars Greener

Simple Modifications That Could Help Even the Most Gas-Hungry Cars

Removing gasoline from the equation entirely is obviously the ideal—but as we wait for the vehicles and charging infrastructure to gain momentum, there are several things that can be done to improve the efficiency of any vehicle...even yours!

Make the Most of the Car You Have!

Also: Maximize Every Ounce of Fuel With Hypermiling


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Vote for The Electric Cars Driving the Future (View & Vote)
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How Electric Cars and Hybrids Affect Your Health
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Find Out What Cities Are Ready for Electric Cars

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Say Goodbye to the Top 5 Gas Guzzling Dinosaurs (Video)
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Why Do We Need More Electric Cars On the Road?
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5 Reasons the Nissan LEAF Will Help the Electric Car Succeed

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Explore Planet Earth With Unbelievable Images of Wildlife and Land

Planet Green Newsletter

Planet Earth, the groundbreaking documentary from the Discovery Channel and BBC, is on Planet Green, but tuning-in isn't the only way you can enjoy this voyage of a lifetime. Get up close with whales, explore the earth from space, swim with dolphins, and much more with Planet Green's incredible slideshows.


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Photographer Gets Within Inches of Whales

And Thanks to these Incredible Photos, You Can Too!

Bryant Austin is a photographer with a big goal: to save whales by photographing them. But it's not just photographing them—it is all in how he displays his work. Austin is the first photographer to display life-sized high resolution of images on whales, and they have an equally big purpose.

Gets Up Close with Whales


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An Ocean of Plastic...In Birds' Guts (Slideshow)
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Dolphins, Magnificent Mammals (Slideshow)
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Amazing Images of Earth From Space (Slideshow)

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Rate Nature Photos From Christie's Auction (View & Vote)
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Wondrous Sea Turtles (Slideshow)
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Sharks: A Bleak Future Ahead (Slideshow)

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Amazingly Clever Inventions to Solve Everyday Problems (And a New Show)

Planet Green Newsletter

Everyday, homebrew inventions emerge from garages and basement workshops around the world. Get inspired and start innovating today!


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Help Us Invent a Name for Our New Show

Dean Kamen may be America's greatest living inventor, and he's coming to Planet Green

You've likely seen inventor Dean Kamen's inventions—the Segway, all-terrain wheelchair, the incredible robotic arms for veterans, etc.—and we're excited to be bringing Kamen to Planet Green to host a new show. BUT, we're not sure what to call the show! We need your name suggestions and today's the last day we're collecting them.

Share Your Idea with Planet Green!


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Bird Washing Machine Removes Oil in 7 Minutes
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How to Turn Your Salad Spinner into a Medical Centrifuge
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Five Curious Food Inventions You've Never Heard Of

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Inventing the DIY Disease-Fighting Mosquito Vacuum
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Tiny Apartment Transforms Into 24 Rooms (Video)
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Future Food Shorts: Inventing Edible Packaging (Video)

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