The Chesapeake Club is encouraging homeowners to plant more plants. Why? Planting more plants reduces storm water runoff, cleans the water and air, reduces the amount of fertilizer runoff (less lawn, less fertilizer) and creates a home for wildlife. Plus it's just prettier and more interesting! So take the pledge to plant more plants! Go to:
http://www.plantmoreplants.com/
Happy Gardening! And thanks to Betsy Franzen for this info- she's at: Metro DC Lawn and Garden Blog
http://www.metro-dc-lawn-garden-blog.com/
Central Virginia Organic Gardener
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Earth Day
Earth Day 2009
Today is Earth Day. Act for the Earth, no matter how small:
1. Plant a tree
2. Swap out an incandescent light bulb for a compact florescent light bulb (go to: http://www.ewg.org/greenlightbulbs to find long-lived models- some inferior CFL bulbs are on the market).
3. Stop using bleach (or use less)- try an alternative, gentle cleaner.
4. Open your windows and air out your house.
5. Make a promise to let your house be a little warmer this year when AC season starts.
6. Buy local produce at your local farm stand, even just once a month!
7. Walk or bike instead of drive for a few short trips here and there.
8. Feed the birds!
9. Get rid of a patch of grass at a time and plant hardy, native plants. Grass uses immense amounts of water and chemicals.
10. Take a walk with your family, equipped with trash bags and clean up your neighborhood!
Today is Earth Day. Act for the Earth, no matter how small:
1. Plant a tree
2. Swap out an incandescent light bulb for a compact florescent light bulb (go to: http://www.ewg.org/greenlightbulbs to find long-lived models- some inferior CFL bulbs are on the market).
3. Stop using bleach (or use less)- try an alternative, gentle cleaner.
4. Open your windows and air out your house.
5. Make a promise to let your house be a little warmer this year when AC season starts.
6. Buy local produce at your local farm stand, even just once a month!
7. Walk or bike instead of drive for a few short trips here and there.
8. Feed the birds!
9. Get rid of a patch of grass at a time and plant hardy, native plants. Grass uses immense amounts of water and chemicals.
10. Take a walk with your family, equipped with trash bags and clean up your neighborhood!
Happy Earth Day!
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