Eco-Farming

Composting Friend of HH a Finalist for Environmental Innovation

Written by Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson, a frequent contributor to Holistic Horse, recently shared news that his Agrilab Technologies, LLP, is a finalist in an unusual contest coordinated by the Unreasonable Institute. Agrilab Technologies was selected in late December as one of 50 Unreasonable Institute finalists. The first 25 businesses to raise $10,000 are the selected fellows who then receive the business mentoring, support and investment contacts to “give their ideas wings.”

Nature's Hidden Remedy: Lime Your Fields

Written by Holistic Horse

Lime is one of man’s oldest and most vital chemicals. The ancient Romans used lime for building and road construction, uses that continue to the present day. From earliest times, lime has been made by heating limestone (calcium carbonate) to high temperatures. This process, known as calcining, results in quicklime, or calcium oxide. Hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) is produced by reacting quicklime with sufficient water to form a dry, white powder.

Grey Water Article Feedback

Written by HH reader

Dear HH: As a homeowner who pays for water, I was interested in the article on grey water. Before we all start pumping laundry water onto our lawns, flower beds and pastures, we need to think this issue through and not create new problems.

Build Your Own Fly Trap

Written by Press Release

Traps were developed originally to measure fly populations during Rutgers research. In fact, the traps capture large numbers of blood-seeking flies and if such traps are located at the edge of a marsh or in adjacent uplands where flies concentrate, they serve as a partial control for greenheads.

Grey Water: A “Greyt” Resource

Written by Josh Nelson

Water used for washing, showering, laundry and cleaning in most cases can be captured and recycled for various landscaping needs, reducing use of fresh water out of your well or the public water supply. No matter where you live, whether you have a private well or rely on a public water supply, conserving water and using it wisely make good sense.

Top Ten Books on Green Riding, Sustainable Living, and How Equestrians Can Save the World

Written by Vanessa Wright

If you and your horse would like to ride greener, live more sustainably, or join - or lead - the charge toward saving the world, check out these ten books that help horse-loving kids, teens, and adults celebrate Earth Day every day!