Eco-Friendly Home Ideas & Eco-Friendly Gardening Ideas

Portola Valley no-mow garden tour backyard

Time to Kill Your Lawn—We’re in a Drought

Drought rules are getting stricter. We've got yard solutions.

May 12, 2022

May 20, 2022

Sun + Water tubes

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

These beach and pool accessories are built to last.

June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

Eartheasy Worm Composter

When You Want to Compost but Don’t Have the Space, This Gear Can Help

I don’t have room in my little garden for a large composter, so I found four small alternatives.

March 31, 2022

April 8, 2022

waterwise gravel garden

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

Let’s face it, the drought means it’s high time to replace your lawn. Here’s everything you need to know about two popular—and affordable—options.

May 18, 2022

May 23, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Flora Anamalia Garden Vest

I’m Obsessed with Garden Clothes Right Now—These Are Worth the Splurge

These designers are marrying gardening with—who would have guessed—fashion. Take a look at why these pieces are worth the splurge.

September 22, 2022

September 22, 2022

Sedona Dry Garden Basin

The Minimalist Arizona Garden That Turns Water Away

Who knew monsoon rains could inspire such sleek beauty?

September 1, 2022

August 30, 2022

Kelpful's Caroline Skae

How to Forage Your Own Seaweed, with a Little Kelp from Our Friends

Join us on a trip out into the ocean to learn how to sustainably harvest seaweed.

July 19, 2022

July 25, 2022

Lomi countertop composter

Is a $500 Countertop Composter Worth It? We Test the Game-Changing Garden Technology

We tested out the Lomi electric composter, and we're here to spill the dirt.

July 18, 2022

July 21, 2022

Live Greener, Live Better

recycled outdoor furniture Loll designs at auto camp Joshua tree

Decorating & Design

Upgrade Your Patio Guilt-Free with the Coolest Recycled Decor

Using discarded plastics, bamboo waste, even broken refrigerators as materials, sustainability-minded makers are creating guilt-free, gorgeous patio furniture and accessories.

May 23, 2022

May 24, 2022

Dinner and garden area at Little City Farm LA

Take a Tour of This Inspiring Urban Farmstead in the Heart of L.A.

A small experimental farm shows what’s possible when sustainability pioneers work together to turn dormant soil into a source of food and community.

October 1, 2021

March 9, 2022

Solar panels fields on the green hills

The Benefits of Going Solar

With a host of generous incentives, lower-cost installation, more efficient panels, and more affordable home battery storage options, it’s prime time to make the switch to solar.

September 27, 2021

September 28, 2021

Bertazzoni Induction, Aga Induction Elise cooktops

Being Conscious in the Kitchen: Start with the Stove

Forget those glowing, raised orange coils; these are not your parents' electric stoves. Welcome to today's induction cooktops.

September 27, 2021

October 1, 2021

Kitchenware gift guide 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly with These Tools

Ready to become a more conscious cook? We've got ideas for beeswax wraps, wooden spatulas, and more.

November 15, 2021

March 18, 2022

Sedgemore exterior in Santa Rosa

More Homeowners Are Ditching Gas. It’s Time to Flip the Switch to an All-Electric House

Many cities in the country have outlawed natural gas in new home construction. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade your home in the new eco-friendly era, here’s where you can start.

September 28, 2021

March 4, 2022

Reusable Home Products

12 Essential Reusable Products for the Home

Here’s our guide to kick-starting a nondisposable lifestyle

January 31, 2019

December 18, 2019

Tiny Heirloom, Portland, OR

10 Exemplary Sustainable Companies Based in the West

These brands stand out for their innovative approaches to sustainability.

May 22, 2018

April 19, 2021

10 Ways to Fight Global Warming in the Garden

Keep your garden—and the planet—healthy with these climate change-curbing practices

December 13, 2017

June 25, 2020

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I’m Obsessed with Garden Clothes Right Now—These Are Worth the Splurge

I’m Obsessed with Garden Clothes Right Now—These Are Worth the Splurge

The Minimalist Arizona Garden That Turns Water Away

The Minimalist Arizona Garden That Turns Water Away

How to Forage Your Own Seaweed, with a Little Kelp from Our Friends

How to Forage Your Own Seaweed, with a Little Kelp from Our Friends

Is a $500 Countertop Composter Worth It? We Test the Game-Changing Garden Technology

Is a $500 Countertop Composter Worth It? We Test the Game-Changing Garden Technology

Want a Water-Wise Home? How One San Francisco Family Made a Lasting Change

Want a Water-Wise Home? How One San Francisco Family Made a Lasting Change

Every Home Needs These 6 Water-Saving Devices

Every Home Needs These 6 Water-Saving Devices

Why You Should Replace Your Lawn with Native Plants

Why You Should Replace Your Lawn with Native Plants

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

Your Pool Toys End up in Landfills. These Options Are Way More Sustainable.

Upgrade Your Patio Guilt-Free with the Coolest Recycled Decor

Upgrade Your Patio Guilt-Free with the Coolest Recycled Decor

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

Consider These Affordable Alternatives If the Drought Is Killing Your Lawn

These Road Trips Aren't Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

These Road Trips Aren’t Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

Time to Kill Your Lawn—We’re in a Drought

Time to Kill Your Lawn—We’re in a Drought

Feeling the Heat? Try These Drought-Tolerant Plants in Your Garden Now

Feeling the Heat? Try These Drought-Tolerant Plants in Your Garden Now

When You Want to Compost but Don’t Have the Space, This Gear Can Help

When You Want to Compost but Don’t Have the Space, This Gear Can Help

Don't Let Your Veggies Hide in the Kitchen. Use Them to Decorate a Fall Harvest Table

Don’t Let Your Veggies Hide in the Kitchen. Use Them to Decorate a Fall Harvest Table

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