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Basic Closed-Loop Composting By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (4 minute read) Introduction Did you know fall is the perfect time to start a compost pile? There are so many benefits of composting, and setup can be as simple as a single pile in the back of your yard. You can use some wire mesh and stakes to fence it in, or buy a compost bin. All those leaves, pumpkins, and garden cleanup are great additions to a new compost pile.  Organic Matter When it comes to improving soil conditions in your lawn & garden, “add organic matter” is...

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (2 minute read) Welcome to the first part of a four-part series! I have some good hacks for you. I'm sure you want to extend the life of your clothes and keep them looking newer longer. It makes sense to help our clothes last a long time to help save money, but did you know you can save energy at the same time?  According to USA Today’s testing lab* earlier this year, the high setting on the average clothes dryer runs about 150F, but depending on the model, it could be as hot...

Introducing Intentional Living for a Sustainable World (and Nature's Dance) By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (5 minute read) My Dream  My dream has been to create a sustainable life for myself and to help others do the same. The more I learn about what sustainable living means, the more I see the interconnectedness of life as well as the issues at hand. More than two decades ago, I started researching how diet & supplements support health in order to overcome my own challenges, and a significant portion of that time I spent working in natural foods where I was also...