Hi! I'm Heidi. Groxie is my blog about living a simpler, greener life. It's about making, not buying; it's about information, not marketing; it's about getting more out of less. This is DIY environmentalism.

Carnival of the Green #80

June 4th

3 Comments. Tags: Food, Transportation, Recipes, Reuse, Recycle, Home, Energy, Going Local, Natural Resources.

Welcome to the 80th Carnival of the Green, roughly organized by the good folks at Treehugger. If you like what you see, take a moment to check out the last Carnival at Sustainablog, too! The next one will be hosted by Victoria E. Continue reading…

Applying Permaculture Principles

April 23rd

Permaculture is the shit. It will solve all of your problems. (That’s not quite true, but it will certainly get you on the right path!)

The Americorps Experience

April 1st

If you don’t know anything about Americorps, you should check out their programs. It’s like a domestic Peace Corps; plus, I love it.

Groxie Roundup

March 23rd

This week on the round-up, three articles related to food and one about taxing traffic. I just finished a nice long bike ride, and I’m starving. Go figure…

Biodiversity and Invasive Species

March 20th

Want to do something about biodiversity but can’t afford to send a check to charity? Take up the local fight against invasives, plant some native plants, and watch the biodiversity grow before your eyes.

Part One of the New Year’s Resolution: Handknit Socks!

March 16th

I’ve finally finished the first part of my New Year’s resolution—a pair of handknit socks for myself! They were more expensive than those packs of 6 pairs you can buy for a few bucks, but they’re better all-around in terms of the environment, labor, and fabulousness.