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How I Made a Native Pollinator Garden at the Shop

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How I Made a Native Pollinator Garden at the Shop

This spring marked four years that the shop has been open at our Magazine Street location! And while there's much to love about the storefront here, keeping plants alive on a busy street with limited access to water and scorching summer sun has been a real struggle. But I think I finally figured it out-- with a fully native little garden that will last!Here's the story! In the past, it'd go like this:  I freak out that the front of the store looks drab and dull and no one is noticing it and coming in. Thus I rush out to...

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Sustainable Grocery & Farm Resources

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Sustainable Grocery & Farm Resources

Are you looking for low-waste, sustainable grocery options that support people and a healthy planet? Are you trying to source produce locally while also looking for organic, plastic-free bulk food and save on your grocery budget? Check out this sustainable grocery and urban agriculture guide to New Orleans and beyond! 

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Natural Dishwasher Product Tips

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Natural Dishwasher Product Tips

Want the best cleaning power possible with natural dishwasher products? Check out our tips and roundup of the best low-waste plastic free options we've found!

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All About Prices

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All About Prices

New lower prices make many of our refills cost the same or less per ounce than common eco brands like Grove, Ecos, Biokleen, or Mrs. Meyers.

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10 Ways "Going Zero Waste" Benefits YOU

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10 Ways "Going Zero Waste" Benefits YOU

 

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