Jolly Green Girl

When growing indoor plants and herbs, it is important to have knowledge of each plant's needs for survival and success. For some plants, a sudden change in temperature, drop in humidity and too much or too little water, can hinder its growth. The following is a list of plants that are easy to grow indoors: ORGANIC PLANT FOOD – A HEALTHIER CHOICE Derived mostly from non-renewable fossil fuels, chemical fertilizers are used to fertilize soil. The widespread and excessive use of chemical fertilizers has ... Read More

What is ethical fashion, why is it important, and why are we just hearing about it now? Well, to answer these questions we start with what is wrong with clothing production today. Most clothing available in stores today is produced in an unethical manner using sweatshop and/or child labour to ensure a larger profit margin. Manufacturers use unsustainable fabrics like non-organic cotton (dubbed as natural, it accounts for almost 25% of all pesticide use) and polyester (which is a petroleum by-product). They ... Read More

The environment is a hot topic these days and it's almost becoming fashionable to worry about looking after the planet. There are so many different ways to be a little greener, such as recycling, cycling to work, reusing plastic bags, reducing food miles and turning your gadgets off rather than using standby. Even growing your own fruits and vegetables is making a comeback among young families, rather than being a recreational activity for garden enthusiasts. Manufacturers are recognizing that consumers are very much ... Read More

I have to admit; I am a huge fan of wine. There's nothing like winding down a day with a glass of Pinot Noir; I am especially big fan of French Wine. But I do wonder how Eco-friendly is wine exactly? There's a new trend of many wineries producing Organic wines; yet sometimes I get confused by the labels. Today, We are going to debunk the Organic Wine labels and break it down Jolly Green Girl's way. According to the the Organic Consumers ... Read More

Facebook has added a new friend, a profitable one at that. bsocial network, a social networking software company, has created a consumer to consumer (c2c) facebook application in which you recommend products to friends and in exchange; you make money when they buy. It’s like your own froogle wishing list; only better. This is what MSNBC has to say about the social networking widget, Market Lodge. A new application aims to inject more commerce into the social playground by paying Facebook members who ... Read More

Although there are many designers who insist on exploiting animals in the name of fashion; there is a growing trend of buying Eco-friendly products. Looking at the latest fashion magazines, there are beautiful models clad in clothes made out of fur, leather, and suede. All the latest must have accessories are all made of animal materials. (Hermes Ostrich Birken bag anyone?) It seems that these items have somehow become a status symbol that screams high fashion. What's a girl to do? I admit it's ... Read More