Green Living: Home / Garden

  1. Colorado Farmers' Markets Directory -
  2. Colorado MarketMaker -

    Locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Colorado.
  3. Composting -

    From the EPA - contains basic information, regional and state programs, organic materials, laws and statutes, environmental benefits, and more.
  4. Composting Yard Waste -

    From the Colorado State University Extension.
  5. Eco-Friendly -

    From HGTV - provides tips and tricks to make your home eco-friendly.
  6. Energy Savers -

    Tips on saving energy and money at home.
  7. EPA's Fifteen Hot Tips for a Cool Summer -
  8. Find a Colorado Farmers' Market -

    CFMA Member Markets.
  9. Food Labeling: Organic Foods -

    What does the "organic" label really mean? From the Food and Nutrition Information Center - USDA.
  10. Green Cleaning Methods -

    From e-How.
  11. Greener Choices -

    From the publishers of Consumer Reports. Information for consumers about environmentally-friendly products and practices.
  12. H2ouse -

    Includes various tips to save water.
  13. Home Energy Briefs -

    Nine practical guides describing what the average homeowner can do to save energy.
  14. Home Energy Saver -

    Do-it-yourself energy calculator.
  15. How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label -

    From the FDA.
  16. Landscaping -

    Tips on using energy-efficient landscaping. From the U.S. Department of Energy.
  17. National Organic Program -

    From the USDA - includes definition of organic, accreditation and certification, compliance and enforcement, information for consumers, and more.
  18. Organic Gardening -

    From the University of Florida.
  19. Pick Your Own -

    Find a pick-your-own farm near you.
  20. Rebates from Colorado Springs Utilities -

    From Colorado Springs Utilities - click on "Ways to Save" to select rebates for appliances, cooling & heating, duct sealing, insulation & air sealing, irrigation, rebuilding, renewable energy, watersense toilets, and windows.
  21. Recharge Colorado -

    Publications on energy conservation, including information for homeowners, weatherization services, green jobs, renewable energy, and more from the Governor's Energy Office.
  22. Some Pesticides Permitted in Organic Gardening -

    Information from the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
  23. Tip Sheets for Backyard Conservation -

    Backyard pond, mulching, pest management, water conservation, etc.