Tag Archives: Green roof

A Mended Umbrella

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Art for Housewives

During the summer, I often use a corner on our terrace as an outdoor studio. As it faces west, the terrace is a great place to be in the morning. That is, until about 11 a.m. when the sun makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Ecofeminism, Mend & Repair, Paros, Plants & Gardening | Tagged ARTE PER MASSAIE, climate change, Green roof, phytoremediation, visible mending | 1 Comment

Towards self-sustainable everything

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Art for Housewives

Building with Tires, Cans and Bottles: A Michael Reynold’s design and built home. The construction methods are not new; this type of construction is closely related to indigenous building methods that have been used for centuries. However, an architect and … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants & Gardening | Tagged Container gardening, Foraging, Green roof, Self-sustainable, Self-Sustaining, Solar cooking, Vertical garden | 7 Comments

Why not plant something?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Art for Housewives

Boskke’s Recycled Sky Planters Create a Fantastic Suspended Garden Recycled Sky Planter. Recycled POTOGREEN Planters to Uplift Paris Streets + Da Morto A Orto: Redundant Furniture Recycled into Abundant and Gorgeous Planters + Potogreen et le Jardin hors sol de … Continue reading →