Category: Environment

This Week's Small Step: Know What You Plant

May 4th, 2012
There are many reasons why we garden: food, beauty, recreation, real estate value, etc. And there are many commercial enterprises at the ready, hoping you'll buy their plants. Like fancy packaging on junk food, plants of poor quality are dolled up for sale day, especially the ornamental perennials and bi-annuals. more »

This Week's Small Step: Celebrate Arbor Day

April 27th, 2012
It's no secret that I like trees. Since today -- April 27, 2012 -- is a holiday for trees, this week's One Thing is: Celebrate Arbor Day The most popular way to celebrate Arbor Day is to plant a tree. But that may not be possible for you,… more »

This Week's Small Step: Remember the Origins of Earth Day

April 20th, 2012
In my quest to support individuals who share my compassion for nature conservation, I constantly find examples from the past, examples of people who cared just as we do. Every decade had its outstanding characters who spoke up for nature, the results of… more »

This Week's Small Step: Stick a Jug in it

April 13th, 2012
Where would we be without water? It's key to life on Earth. When then flush excessive water down the toilet? more »

This Week's Small Step: Visit a tree, and be

April 5th, 2012
Reminding you of the beautiful place that is in the presence of a tree. more »