Earth Day is everyday at Abundant Design!
I have mentioned to a few friends lately that part of the reason I love doing what I do is that I have been able to plant way more trees than I ever could've on my own property.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade
they know they shall never sit in.” -Greek Proverb
they know they shall never sit in.” -Greek Proverb
Today we were pulling Creeping Charlie by hand, no chemicals in our yards. We also built some small terraces, planted pollinator habitat, berries, rhubarb and herbs. We'll mulch everything with fresh wood chips next week.
Good for the earth, good for us!
Many have gardens partially planted. We have peas, potatoes and spinach in so far. A couple friends even have tomatoes in hoop houses and the ones I saw in a backyard greenhouse were AMAZING!
Speaking of tomatoes and other garden plants, Nine Square Feet is hosting a
Plant Swap next weekend!
Keeping it local by trading those garden plants we have an abundance of for those we are short on.
I'll close with a few hints to help make everyday Earth Day for you, too!
Water - the most necessary nutrient we need.
- Rain Barrels and Rain Harvesting Landscapes to save on irrigation
- Increased Organic Matter in our lawns and fields to hold moisture in the soil
- Buffer STRIPS to filter nutrients and more from runoff
- Fix leaky faucets, shorter showers, turn off the water when brushing teeth, and more...
Have you taken The Great Healthy Yard Project pledge yet?
Air - Try breathing without air, hard isn't it?
- Plant trees and windbreaks to clean air of dust and dirt
- Indoor plants can help clean pollutants from the air inside your home
- Keep Tires properly inflated to avoid wasting gas and reduce your emissions
- Ride a Bike for all trips under two miles. May is Bike Month try riding to work/register
Here's a non-YouTube/non-gardening video for you :)
Land - Where will our food grow without the land?
- Plant cover crops, save our nations biggest export
- Mulch your gardens and planting areas heavily, providing lots of organic matter
- Compost your yard and kitchen waste
- Plant trees whose roots will hold soil preventing erosion
- Use no, fewer or less toxic chemicals on your lawns
- Unlock the Secrets of the Soil
Life - we are all in this together!
- Grow a garden this year for healthy, nutritious and uber-local food
- Plant a habitat for wildlife, birds and pollinators
- Visit the Farmer's Market and build community
- Go for a hike and take in all that there is to see
I hope you are having a great weekend, take a few of these things and see how you can make a positive impact on our world! The ripple effect of your actions can make an even bigger impact in your life, your neighbors and your surroundings.
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