Category Archives: Sustainability

My Square Foot Garden

My favorite game as a kid was Harvest Moon.  I had it on the Gameboy, and played it all the time, everywhere.  On a few lucky Saturdays, I would go to my friend’s house and play her newer version on … Continue reading

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My Plan For a Fall Crop in NC

Some of the edibles I am considering planting for the fall now that I have a yard just built a raised-bed (details to follow) Broccoli (Oct & Nov) Carrots (year round) Cauliflower (Oct – Dec) Kale (Mar into Dec) Lettuce … Continue reading

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Best Mail Packaging! And The Worst!

As an environmentalist, I pay very close attention to packaging.  As I now do a considerable amount of my shopping online, I study companies’ packaging practices for future reference.  If given the option of leaving a comment upon purchase, I … Continue reading

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Upcycling For Organization

I love to repurpose items that generally get tossed out.  Such as twist-ties, rubber bands, and spice jars.  I have found that I has no need to buy rubber bands or twist-ties.  Our world just gives them to you.  Same … Continue reading

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Words for Thought: Uncertain Peril of Genetic Engineering

I love reading books that make you want to write down every word.  I may have only read the introduction, but so far this is definitely one of those books: Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds by Claire … Continue reading

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Recyling Improvements in the Triangle

Ah, finally some hope for this cynic. An article in our Independent Weekly’s “2011 Green Guide” shows that recycling efforts in the triangle have increased over the years. While this news may actually be a bit outdated, I would like … Continue reading

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The Plant Graveyard

I’m sure you have noticed the drastic make-overs many establishments do to their landscaping at different points in the year. It’s as if your apartment complex has a bunch of purple hearts that magically transform into geraniums overnight, and then … Continue reading

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An Orchid Surprise

Back in mid-January, I said my phal orchid was about to burst any day. Turns out, my plant was waiting until Valentine’s day to bloom. My plants reciprocate love better than my boyfriend. I think my plant is trying to seduce me…
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Oh Litter Butts, How I Loathe Thee

How do you get through to a stranger?  How do you diplomatically persuade people that what they are doing is “wrong”, and that there exists a better option? Recently (within the past few days), I have noticed cigarette butts appearing … Continue reading

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Fall Bouquet

Back in fall, my beautiful friend and I went on a beautiful weekend trip up to our beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. After seeing all of the magnificent fire-quilt canopy views, we went on a little hike in the Parkway.  It … Continue reading

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