Labour costs are rising as qualified trades become harder to find. “Contractors are having to pay those skilled trades more,” ...

Sustainable by Design Greg Bossie jokes that negative ideas around building with straw starts in childhood. “We all grew up ...

A Cushendall farmer praises his Blaney Bale Shredder for over 13 years of dependable performance and labour-saving benefits.

The Straw House, a one-of-a-kind community ecology and arts center in the making in Laguna Canyon, faces demolition due to ...

The first frost doesn’t have to be the final curtain for your garden. Imagine pulling crisp spinach and snappy carrots in December, or harvesting fresh kale in January while your neighbor’s plot ...

In this intriguing video, we explore the fate of bales of straw and cane when left unattended over time. Discover the natural processes that occur, from decomposition to habitat creation for various ...

Straw bale houses are a sustainable and energy-efficient way of building your dream home. They have excellent insulation properties and can help reduce your carbon footprint. By following these nine ...

Straw bale gardens work well for veggies, herbs, and flowers but not perennials or larger plants. Bales need to be conditions for at least 12 days with water and fertilizer before planting. Plant ...

Batman (Christian Bale) standing in front of a flaming building on the poster for 'The Dark Knight' Image via Warner Bros. Pictures While there have been plenty of great Batman movies over the years, ...

When Andrew Faust and Adriana Magana moved to Ellenville in 2011 they searched for a home they could sustainably adapt rather than build from scratch. Since moving in, they’ve transformed the property ...