If you’re nutso for nurseries like me, then you probably acquire lots of plastic pots. I can’t seem to visit a nursery without purchasing just one (or three) plants. The pots often don’t have a recycling symbol on them, and when they do, they’re usually not one of the “[...]
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Get Excited!!
There are two very important things happening this week. First, Michelle Obama will host a groundbreaking for the White House vegetable garden tomorrow. The 1,100 square foot garden (damn, that’s bigger than my house) will be located on the South Lawn. This is a great message to be sending for[...]
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The Love Shack (aka Worm Compost)
I’m an old fashioned romantic at heart, so I asked my husband for 1,000 worms for Valentines Day. He was happy to oblige, but he did wait in the car when I went in to purchase the worms from the nursery. To my delight (and his disgust) the worms were sold in boxes that looked [...][...]
Compost makers are a girl’s best friend…
One of the “big ticket” items on my own wish list: the Envirocycle Compster, available from Green Feet. The dimensions (H 30.5” x W 25.5” x D 20.25”) and 19 lb weight make it appropriate for a novice and/or city dweller. Plus it was the highest-rated composter for under $200. I was[...]