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There’s nothing better than fresh, local produce in the summer. From the farmer’s market to the grill, fruits and veggies simply taste healthier during the warm summer months. If you’re fortunate enough to have the resources, the freshest and most sustainable way to chomp down that fresh produce is to grab it from your own garden. From the reactions on our Facebook and Twitter posts, we know you love your gardening. Why not give the people what they want? We therefore decided to compile our favorite sustainable, organic gardening tips in this new blog post! Hope you get the help you and your veggies deserve. Have the yard space for a full-fledged garden? 1. Compost, compost, compost! Not only does composting save you from producing food waste, but it’s wonderful for your soil. Make sure to use only vegetable and fruit scraps though- meat or fish can get messy. Worried about the smell regardless? Keep a plastic bag or container in the freezer to store the scraps. 2. Plant flowers around or within your garden for pollinators. In this way, you’re helping your garden and the bees survive! 3. Use recycled materials throughout the garden. For example, use old pieces of concrete or rock for stepping stones to enhance the look of the space. Old pantyhose are a great way to fend off critters. Build your trellises with old, dead branches or wood scraps. It’s easy to reuse in the garden and the material is all around you! 4. Optimize biodiversity by experimenting with different combinations of plants throughout your space. Biodiversity promotes healthy plant life, encourages pollination and provides excellent habitat for birds. It also looks beautiful, with a range of colors and shapes. 5. Have excessive amounts of gardening space? Turn it into a community garden, where neighbors can come help you plant and maintain the space in exchange for fresh produce. In providing local produce to your community, you cut down on food miles significantly and reduce carbon emissions. Helping others and helping the earth- that’s what we’re all about! Live in the city or have limited gardening space? 1. Is this your first stab at gardening? Don’t try to start out with something difficult like tomatoes. Start small, with herbs like basil and thyme or larger green like lettuce or spinach. Easy to grow and easy to eat! 2. Use those old concrete blocks you see splayed across the sidewalks as planters! Not only do you clean up the city but can repurpose old goods instead of buying new and unnecessary planters. Stack multiple concrete blocks for a modern, edgy look. 3. Reuse coffee tins to make a wall garden. This is perfect for a small deck or balcony with a usable wall, takes up hardly any walking space. Simply nail the cans to the wall and plant! 4. We all lead hectic lives, lives in which it is difficult to have time to constantly keep up with your garden. Try creating this self-watering planter to save time and keep your urban plants as fresh as can be! 5. Share your produce! I know, this is a repeat step from the tips for those with a yard. However, I bet the neighbors in your apartment complex would be more than happy to accept your extra produce. You can feel good about decreasing food miles and offering local food to friends. Gardening is best when shared! What are your top sustainable, organic gardening tips? Post them in the comments; as always, we’d love to hear from you! Share and Enjoy • Facebook • Google Plus • Twitter • Email • Pinterest

Name: Barbara Bui First Collection Launched: 1987. Launched shoe collection in 2000. Known for: Rock n’ roll chic, mixed media designs with anread moreThe post Barbara Bui appeared first on Running With Heels.

Name: Aperlai, founded by Alessandra Lanvin First Collection Launched: 2009 Known for: Geometric shapes Bio: Former fashion headhunter-cum-shoe designer Alessandra Lanvin has certainly maderead moreThe post Aperlai appeared first on Running With Heels.

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Solange Knowles took to the stage at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival last Saturday wearing a pair of “Privacy” pumps from Stuart Weitzman.read moreThe post Solange Knowles Sings in Stuart Weitzman appeared first on Running With Heels.

Roland Cartier sandals, £27 According to the Debenhams website, these shoes have a 110mm heel, which is just over 4″. This surprises me, because they REALLY don’t look that high, or anything like it: in fact, I was just about to describe them as “kitten heels” until I decided to double-check the product description. The heel height (and the metal tip, which has never been my favourite feature on a shoe) is the only thing that puts me off these, though. I love the cobalt blue upper, I adore the shape of the bow, and I also really like the way they’re offset from the toe, creating a nice, elegant silhouette. These have been reduced from £55 to just £27, and although I’m reserving my final judgement on them until I see them in person (I’m still not sure about that heel, which looks to me like it needs an extra inch at least) that’s a pretty good deal for such a cute little pair of shoes! Buy themThe post Roland Cartier blue satin bow sandals appeared first on Shoeperwoman.

Espadrilles are synonymous with summer style. Like you can with other kinds of heels, you definitely can’t rock an espadrille in the winterread moreThe post 12 Summer Espadrilles appeared first on Running With Heels.

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Red Herring flats, £12.80 I know Minnie Mouse wears yellow shoes, not red ones, but all I could think when I first saw these was that they were TOTAL ”Minnie” shoes, right now to the slightly cartoonish shape of the bow. Of course, I”ve never allowed the idea of looking like Minnie Mouse put me off a pair of shoes, and I would wear these in a heartbeat: maybe not with black tights and a polka dot skirt, mind you, but try something a little less “Minnie-esque” (I”m thinking jeans and a t-shirt, but let your imagination run wild…) and they”ll be the perfect finishing touch. Perhaps the best thing about these is that they”re only £12.50 on sale, and, at the time of writing, they”re still available in all sizes. Go get ‘em! Buy themThe post Red Herring red spotted slingback pumps appeared first on Shoeperwoman.

Fendi peep toes, £489 I love peep toes and I love hearts on shoes, so when I find a peep toe shaped like a heart, it’s guaranteed to make me swoon – or to smile, at the very least. I’ve yet to find a pair of heart-shaped peep toes I love in my price range, unfortunately, so until I do, I’m going to have to content myself with admiring these Fendi creations from afar. At first glance, I assumed these were crystal or sequinned uppers of some description, but according to the product description, they’re made from chamois leather, which creates a really interesting effect, and should be nice and soft on the feet, too. The baby pink colour, meanwhile, works well with the heart-shaped peep toe, and creates a very cutesy, and rather kitsch kind of look. These have an almost 6″ stiletto heel, but don’t worry, there’s also a small platform, to take at least some of strain from your ankles! They’re £489, and available now at Far Fetch. Buy themThe post Fendi pink heart front peep toes appeared first on Shoeperwoman.