Bea Johnson and her family have done something extraordinary - they've reduced the amount of trash they generate down to nearly nothing. Over the course of 1 year, they only add about 1 quart of waste to our landfills!

Bea is the author of the new book "Zero Waste Home," and in this clip from "The Jeff Probst Show," she shares some of the tips and tricks that they employ to live a more environmentally-friendly life. From composting to bringing containers to the supermarket to cut back on wrappers, Bea is full of good ideas on how to lessen your contributions to the local dump. Check it out!

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We've got seven clever and organic remedies for indoor and outdoor plants, plus green gardening tips from Martha Stewart, whose passions include gardening and organic choices. From your hanging planters all the way down to the soil in the ground, Martha gives tips to make sure every aspect of your garden is green.

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Bring the outdoors in with these darling hanging planters! If you have a sad corner that could use an upgrade, consider making one of these cheerful DIY's, no green thumb necessary! They are also a great way to repurpose old bits of fabrics, tins, planters, and even boots they may be missing their match. Take a look at the slideshow below for 7 fun ideas of how to make your own hanging planters. - By Jennifer Hadifield

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National park trips can make ideal summer vacations: They're relatively inexpensive, appropriate for all ages, and brimming with entertaining activities. Even with the high season fast approaching, there are ways you can save on travel to national parks. Here are six tips for exploring national parks on a budget:

This year take a road trip to a National Park or two.

1. Carpool. Not only will you save money on gas by piling family and friends into one car, you'll also save on entrance fees: Most national parks charge per vehicle, rather than per person, which can make a tight squeeze worth it. Within large parks, take advantage of free shuttles and try to avoid getting gas until you get back to civilization, where it's more plentiful and affordable.

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2. Obtain a pass. If you're a frequent visitor of national parks, it might benefit you to purchase an annual pass from the National Park Service. For $80 a year you gain unlimited

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Don't let these commonly held false beliefs stop you from living a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Organic Food Is Always Best
Wait one minute. From ice cream to salsa to peanut butter, the organic supply keeps proliferating. So have the places that sell these foods; mainstream retailers now account for nearly half of all organics sales. But along with growth comes change -- and often confusion. We dug up the facts, stats, and expert opinions to answer the burning questions about this important issue.

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Buying Organic Is Always More Expensive
Not so. Growing consumer demand continues to drive down the price of organics, but many conventional foods remain cheaper. To help balance out the extra cost, consider these tips.

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Create beautifully untamed bouquets using finds from the wild or your own backyard to create the perfect affordable gift on Mother's Day

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Olive branch
Olive branch
Leaves of green on one side, and silver on the other? Yes, please. They add texture and movement to any arrangement.

Quince flowers
Quince flowers
Branches with white or orange-red flowers add height to an arrangement.

Daffodil
Daffodil
A sure sign that spring has arrived, bring daffodils inside to cheer up any room.

Hellebore
Hellebore
Moody as can be, we love hellebores of any color as an element to an arrangement.

Artichoke
Artichoke
Whether still in bud, or as fully-opened purple thistle flowers, artichokes are great in a vase.

Clematis
Clematis
Pro flower arranger Max Gill, of Max Gill Design, advises, "On a magenta clematis (C. 'Madame Julie Correvon'), trim the longest stems of the lower leaves, place them into the vase, and let them spill down to the

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Gardening will get a whole lot easier now that you know the tricks of the trade. Next time you boil up spaghetti, let the nutrient-filled water cool and pour over plants to help fertilize. Stick plastic forks into the ground to deter cats from using it as a litter box. Make a note of these 8 brilliant tips and tricks to keep your garden growing healthy and strong.

-By Jaime Morrison Curtis

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Redecorating for spring isn't always just an aesthetic change. With everything in bloom, it's a great time to think about making your home more environmentally friendly and efficient- without sacrificing style, of course. These 7 products will put you right on track to leaving a smaller footprint on the earth with what you've been looking for anyway. Happy shopping!

-By Chelsea Fuss

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