I Found this cool video on Ted today and wanted to share it. I think that if you want to start living greener you should keep this in mind.
Friday, March 18, 2011
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Is Spring Here Yet?
I have been waiting for it to warm up. I live up on a hill above Portland. I think now it is just about time to turn the soil and put some seeds into the ground. Growing a garden is one of my favorite ways to have a sustainable life.
There is a lot of talk about ways to go green. Every store is toting products that you can buy. Buy this and now you are green. Sort of like this year’s fashion. I thought that was what the problem, that we are buying too much stuff.
I don't want to stop having the things I love any more then you do. What if there was a way to have what you want, reduce your carbon foot print and make your life in general a little better.
That is where planting a small garden comes in. A garden is more than some plants, it can be:
• Stress relief
• Fresh food
• Beautiful
I also think it is great reason to get out of the house. Growing a garden gives you a reason to stop interacting with your world through your computer or TV. Having a garden lets you clam your life and feel more a part of your home.
If you are excited and want to get started, but don’t know what to do, here are a few of my favorite resources.
Seed and Supply Company:
http://www.reneesgarden.com/
http://www.burpee.com/
http://www.seedsofchange.com/
There are a few local organizations that can help you get started.
I love these guys. They help people plant gardens in their back yards. They also offer support to those that don't know anything about growing food.
http://www.facebook.com/growinggardensportland?sk=wall
This is a video about their work.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5217818072904329648&pr=goog-sl#
There is a lot of talk about ways to go green. Every store is toting products that you can buy. Buy this and now you are green. Sort of like this year’s fashion. I thought that was what the problem, that we are buying too much stuff.
I don't want to stop having the things I love any more then you do. What if there was a way to have what you want, reduce your carbon foot print and make your life in general a little better.
That is where planting a small garden comes in. A garden is more than some plants, it can be:
• Stress relief
• Fresh food
• Beautiful
I also think it is great reason to get out of the house. Growing a garden gives you a reason to stop interacting with your world through your computer or TV. Having a garden lets you clam your life and feel more a part of your home.
If you are excited and want to get started, but don’t know what to do, here are a few of my favorite resources.
Seed and Supply Company:
http://www.reneesgarden.com/
http://www.burpee.com/
http://www.seedsofchange.com/
There are a few local organizations that can help you get started.
I love these guys. They help people plant gardens in their back yards. They also offer support to those that don't know anything about growing food.
http://www.facebook.com/growinggardensportland?sk=wall
This is a video about their work.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5217818072904329648&pr=goog-sl#
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Natalie Jeremijenko: The art of the eco-mindshift | Video on TED.com
This is a quirky video That I found on TED.com I love her idea for green spots where there are fire hydrants. I wonder if we could do this in Portland?
Every Day Green Living for You & Me
This is my first post for Every Day Green Living for You and Me. Here I want to share information about sustainable living and restorative ideas that can change our lives.
I plan to only share ideas that are easy.
I also want to find inspirational information about what other people and organization are doing to restore our planets resources.
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