Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
River Birch, Red Birch Betula nigra (aka Black Birch, a name more often used for Sweet Birch, Betula lenta) by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living River Birches (Betula nigra) are popular landscaping trees. But are they actually trees? The definitions of trees vary a bit, but most indicate that a […]
In an era of big box stores and online grocery giants, one small storefront in Bexley continues its legacy by doing things the cooperative way. Tucked into a cozy strip on North Cassady Avenue, Simply Living Business Member Bexley Natural Market has been serving the Central Ohio community since 1976. […]
When temperatures soar in Summer, it’s tempting to crank up the air conditioning. Unfortunately, that can mean skyrocketing energy bills for you and a negative impact on the planet. Here’s the good news! This list of passive cooling ideas can offer you some smart solutions to minimize the effect on […]
Simply Living’s beloved Annual Sustainable Home and Garden Tour is evolving! This year, we’re expanding the event into our Annual Sustainable Home and Garden Trail—with multiple destination tours spread over several weekends. Simply Living Members are trailblazers living the mission—modeling sustainability and simple living in their own homes, gardens, and […]
By Angie Scheu for Simply Living Nestled in the heart of Ohio’s Hocking Hills, Simply Living Business Member Raven’s Retreat is a soulful and sustainable destination created by artists Raven Morgan and Dustin Weatherby. I had the pleasure of touring this extraordinary space and speaking to Raven, and left feeling […]
By Vilvi Vannak for Simply Living, Dan Barash and Doug Calem for CORC In honor of Plastic Free July, we thought we would highlight some helpful information for Central Ohioans who want to reduce their reliance on plastic. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your plastic-free […]
Sustainability, conservation, and resilience aren’t just buzzwords at Just This Farm — they’re lived values. In this inspiring interview, Simply Living Member Kevin Eigel shares how he and his wife Marcia Miller are restoring native ecosystems, cultivating biodiversity, and educating others from their home base in western Franklin County, Ohio. […]
Creating a compassionate and sustainable world through personal, community and cultural transformation.