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Our elusive forest fauna ~ Part 1

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Phantom_Forest


The smallest of all the antelope is the blue duiker (Philantomba monticola), a small, forest-dwelling duiker found in Central Africa and South Western South Africa.
Blue duikers stand around … Continue reading →

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5 tips for eco friendly living

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Phantom_Forest

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Being environmentally aware should not take too much effort. Follow these five simple rules, and you can make a difference:

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Greener gardens: less lawn and more diversity

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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If you’d like to create a thriving garden, minimise the lawn and make space for a diverse range of indigenous plants.

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Cheap green cleaning

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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Did you know that many of the chemicals in household cleaning products are suspected or … Continue reading →

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5 Natural Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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The best remedy for itchy mosquito bites, is to prevent them in the first place. Use these tips to help stay … Continue reading →

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Organic Gardening: Natural Pest Repellents

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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We’re hearing a lot these days about the health hazards found in our food, so the thought of planting an organic … Continue reading →

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How to start an organic vegetable garden

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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An organic garden starts with the soil. It is essential to have a good organic soil and to obtain that, you feed … Continue reading →

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Shut the Refrigerator Door and Save 7%

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

 

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In most homes, no appliance uses more electricity than the refrigerator. Therefore a simple habit to adopt is to … Continue reading →

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Simply Stone

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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Ancient Native Americans used to treat aching muscles with hot stones warmed by fire. The modern revival of this hot … Continue reading →

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Battery power

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Phantom_Forest

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Find out why you shouldn’t toss old disposable batteries in the trash.

 Disposal batteries contain toxic chemicals that can leach into the soil and … Continue reading →

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