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…

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.

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.

Make yourself a ninja pillow out of scrap fabric, and relive those days of childhood fun!

Boning up on some baic sewing skills can save you money by saving old clothes! It’s also useful if you have trouble finding clothes that fit.

We just finished our garden path! We built it using reclaimed materials, so it didn’t cost a penny.