Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent or LED?

...sealed, enclosed or recessed lighting fixtures. You also have to check the label and perhaps even call the manufacturer to figure out if a CFL will work in a horizontal, base-up or base-down fixture. CFLs perform poorly if turned on and off without at least 15 to 30 minutes to warm up. CFLs contain mercury and other toxins and must be disposed of responsibly. Stick to major brands. Avoid non-UL-listed cheap import bulbs. A trip to the light bulb a...

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How to save tomato seed

...are bone dry, transfer to envelopes or glass jars for storage. Be sure to label! *I just lost a batch to germination. I blame the heat. It didn’t seem like they’d be fermenting that long, but after I drained my seeds I saw the tiny little white nubbins poking out of the seeds. Now I have to begin again. This is one reason why you should not wait ’til your last tomato to think about saving seeds. Also, this is a reminder to keep a close eye on you...

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The Organic Minefield: How organic are your organic eggs, soy and dairy?

I wish the label “organic” meant all that I mean when I use the term, but unfortunately organic is not a a guarantee of sustainable agricultural practice, much less humane treatment of livestock. The Cornucopia Institute promotes sustainable organic agriculture and family farms, and helps consumers parse the difference between greenwashed and genuine organic farms and suppliers. They release quick reference charts on various subjects, as well as...

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Saturday Tweets: Bird Eyesight, Making and Marginalia

...August 30, 2017 Beautiful flag by Violet Juno in the last Opposable Thumbs podcast https://t.co/UzKG3lNqRt. And thanks for the shout out @robdeadtech! pic.twitter.com/vZVoNDgTtm — federico tobon (@wolfCatWorkshop) August 31, 2017 The August WolfCatWorkshop Newsletter is out now. Check it out at https://t.co/H1df1RKQ5O #newsletter #wolfCatWorkshop — federico tobon (@wolfCatWorkshop) August 27, 2017 Watch how hard it is to make a traditional Korean...

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