Author Archives: Nikki Fotheringham

About Nikki Fotheringham

Nikki is an author and writer specializing in green living ideas and tips, adventure travel, upcycling, and all things eco-friendly. She's traveled the globe, swum with sharks and been bitten by a lion (fact). She lives in a tiny town with a fat cat and a very bad dog.

Easy-to-Grow Edible Flowers

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It's time to start planning your summer garden and one way to combine food production with aesthetic appeal is to grow edible flowers. You can add flowers to your salads and teas or use them as pretty garnishes for all your favorite dishes.

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The Junction Summer Solstice Festival

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The Junction Summer Solstice Festival is fast becoming one of the Junction’s premier events and a favorite with Torontonians. The day is a celebration summer as well showcasing what the area has to offer. One of our favorite things about the festival is that it is environmentally-friendly powered by solar! What better way to celebrate the year’s longest day than to use it to fuel your fun?

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Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards

June 5th saw nine finalists compete for $75,000 in prizes at the Scotiabank Ecoliving awards. At the green living gala event at the AGO, three winners were recognized for their excellence in the development of home energy efficiency products, services and solutions.

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How To Reduce Your Home Water Usage

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Summertime puts a huge strain on towns and cities when it comes to supplying water to their citizens. Not only can restrictions be placed on the amount of water a household is allowed to use, but the costs of using that water may rise quite steeply.

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