Firstly, the word 'eco' comes from the Greek word 'oikos' which means 'home'. Ecology means knowing the home.

Economy means running the home. EcoHomesandGardens.ie is an Eco Lifestyle hub and Emagazine We work in partnership with other Eco businesses to promote products that are healthy for people and planet. Our aim is to educate and make products economical as well as ecological. All profits made will go to Eco Schools and Community Organic Garden projects.

With your help we will gift polytunnels, gardening equipment and micro renewable energy systems to schools, for example. We also provide free organic gardening classes.

We plant lots of trees on your behalf too and will be commencing a tree banking / carbon investment project in the near future that will appeal to everyday people looking for an alternative to conventional banking. Grow your savings! Trees are a proven high yield medium term investment (upto 13% p.a. ROI). We have set ourselves a goal as part of a global community to plant a trillion trees. Not an easy task, but we feel Eco Homes and Gardens, the community, will be around forever building and homes and gardens so with your help we can do it.To achieve this we are working in  partnership with communities in Latin America and India who will help us succeed in this goal as part of a global caring community.

Buy Eco Products / Ethical Marketplace

is a section offering over 10,000, ethically traded, ecological products like organic food and drink, gifts, solar products, gardening equipment, organic seeds, Eco hampers, baby products, healthy snacks, toiletries, cleaners and micro renewable energies to name a few. We are affiliated with Ethical Superstore in the UK who offer the largest range of Eco products in Europe. They track every order made and give 10% of what they make from customers who shop via this site. Prices are in sterling at the moment so, customers in Ireland other European countrie will have to spend a little time working out the conversion rates (Google: 'conversion rates' for a currency convertor). You will find it is especially worth the effort when you place a large enough order that spreads the delivery charge (about €10 for 20kgs, delivery 5 days). Filling your basket up to a weight as close to 20Kgs as possible is the way to benefit most. You may ask, "is this really Eco? Is it not best to buy from a local Eco shop?". Most Eco products at present come from wholesalers in the UK and mainland Europe to wholesalers or direct to shops in Ireland on large trucks. An order via Eco Homes and Gardens will be delivered to your door within 5 days in a courier van which is more fuel efficient. The range of goods on Ethical Marketplace is amazing and continuously evolving. Have a browse and see for yourself. We want to help customers get a fair price and make Eco products more accessible to everyone, not just those with lots of money.

All our products are delivered using existing postal delivery services so you are reducing your carbon footprint by shopping with us and not driving to shops as much. Shopping online also frees up more quality time at home. The ultimate Eco life is to learn how to make and do most things at home so we aim to show you how to do it or grow it yourself on this website too.

The Organic Gardening section

offers information on kitchen garden designs from container gardening to 1 acre in size. Organic vegetables are the healthiest. Get digging and enjoy some fresh air and exercise that rewards you with economical organic food.

Eco Kids

is an educational and play area for children with lots of gardening fun and free adventure games.

Eco News

has news feeds from around the globe, updated daily. Positive News.

DIY Eco Education

offers information on how to make Eco products at home at a reduced cost. We want everyone to enjoy Eco living even if they cannot afford to purchase some of the products from our Estore. We are inclusive not exclusive.

Our broadband ECO TV channel

features inspiring and educational documentaries and film that mainstream media often ignores. If, like us, you are fed up with the same old depressing 'bad news' then tune into ECO TV at least once a week for some positivity and inspiration. In developing our ECO TV channel we are challenging existing terrestrial/satellite channels to follow our example in promoting positive programmes. While being predominantly positive in nature we do not shirk from the reality we as human beings face if we choose to ignore the poisoning of our planet's ecosystems. So there are some hard hitting features in there too.

Ask Eco Questions

is an online forum where one can ask and answer questions. Register with us and become part of an online ecological community that offers solutions to the problems of daily life.When you register you will receive a free eBook as a gift!

Eco Business Listings

is a national directory of Eco business. Includes local organic producers, farmers markets, restaurants, cafes and a section on Eco tourism operators.

"Eco-logical consciousness evolving."

Eco Homes and Gardens is an award winning socially responsible business.