Every day is Earth Day

Gardeners and nature lovers tend to respect the beauty and fragility of our outdoor environments – at least I like to think we do. But we all can do more to protect and sustain our Earth. I tend to consider every day Earth Day, but it's good to have at least one day a year when everyone focuses on their impact on Mother Earth. I know I can be more protective … most of us can … so choose at least one Earth-friendly activity to do today. Then try to make it a regular activity. Think of the impact we can have if we all do just a little.

Turn of unneeded lights or electronics. Walk or ride a bicycle somewhere instead of driving. Plan driving trips more carefully so you're bunching errands into a few or one, rather than many trips. Start a compost pile and vow to use it … I have six working compost piles and could use more. Compost is great for plants of all sorts. Hang your laundry out to dry. Start at least one annual flower or vegetable plant from seed. Better yet, join the growing number of Americans who will grow some of their own food this year. Walk through your neighborhood and pick up trash. Start recycling glass, metals, plastics, and paper. Investigate what native plants or shrubs you could use in your gardens in place of a non-native. Connecticut gardeners can start with the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group. Join a local earth-friendly organization such as NOFA (Nutmeggers go to CTNOFA ). Plant food crops amongst perennial beds … lettuce or other low growing greens and Alpine strawberries make attractive edgings.

http://www.joenesgarden.com/2010/04/every-day-is-earth-day/

 

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