Peat is still used extensively around the world in the garden and as a fuel. Peat moss is also a gardener's favorite, but our peat and peat moss consumption is wreaking havoc on wetlands where these materials form - read more about the issues and alternatives.

Soil is yet another natural resource we are rapidly depleting. Learn about the differences between dirt and soil and what you can do to help conserve this precious material.

While the nothern hemisphere is approaching the tail end of summer, over here in Australia, it's still mighty chilly in many places. If you have a wood heater, here's some uses for the ashes and charcoal.

While you may not have space or the cash to install a huge rain water tank, you'd be surprised how much water you can save through the use of a rain barrel. Simple to install, a rain barrel can be obtained for under a hundred dollars.