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GNW: A Modern-Day Johnny Appleseed in L.A.

Brent Green stays true to his name. He sees the world in plants. When people saw how he had transformed his own home, they wished theirs could look like his. So, on his 30th birthday he planted 30 trees in L.A. because he loves the city.

Lemon-Drizzle Loaf

3/4 c unsalted butter 1 1/4 c sugar 1 3/4 c self-rising flour 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 c whole milk grated rind of 2 lemons topping: juice from the 2 lemons grated rind of 1 lemon 3/4 c sugar

No Compost Required: Instantly Fertilize Plants With These 3 Kitchen Scraps

Indoor and outdoor plants will thrive with these natural, soil-boosting fertilizers commonly found in garbage cans of compost-free homes

R3project: Recycled Car Tire as Flower Pot

Check out these eco-friendly flower pots made from recycled tires. The blog, R3project, follows the 5 Rs of eco-design: reuse, reduce, recycle, restore, respect.

Tips on Attracting (and Keeping) Pollinators in your Yard

Birds, butterflies, bees and bats can be a useful addition to any yard. This article has great ways for making them a permanent addition to your ecosystem.

Greening the backyard - Is Your Garden Certifiable?

How to build your own wildlife habitat garden - "It's a site that provides food, water, cover, and places to raise young for wildlife, and it also employs at least two sustainable or environmentally friendly practices in gardening," said NWF's Roxanne Paul.