I was just reading an article that I found online called 12 Ways to Make Yard Care More Eco-Friendly. I was reading down the list of items, which included things like collect rainwater, use a lawn moisture meter, don't hose down your sidewalk, and thinking that it was a pretty good list, until I got ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 30, 2010
It stands to reason that those interested in adding solar power to their homes might also be interested in environmentally friendly gardening. As part of the regional DC Solar Homes tour, the Takoma Area Green Homes and Garden Tourhas a handful of solar homes, but will have several additional homes and sites highlighting other green ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 30, 2010
The Virginia Native Plant Society will hold a wildflower sale on Saturday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria Visitors will be able to buy native plants and get free advice about the benefits of using native plants in a landscape. Proceeds support education and conservation efforts of ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 29, 2010
Every now and then, a bug will come along that is so annoying, that you are tempted to turn to toxins, no matter how eco-friendly you are trying to be. If stinkbugs have made it into your home, you may be ready to pick up the poison and let them have it. But before you ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 28, 2010
Saw this great blog post on planetgreen.com called Top 10 Rookie Gardening Mistakes (and how to avoid them). The detailed list (with photos), which was written by Colleen Vanderlinden, lists things that a lot of gardeners do wrong. Here's a brief synopsis of the list. Be sure to read her full blog post for the details of ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 28, 2010
Want to be a little more environmentally friendly when you mow? Trade in your gas mower for a battery powered one! When: Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10, 11am to 3pm only. Where: Front lot of the ABF Terminal, 6720 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD (follow the Neuton signs) How: You must drop off a ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 27, 2010
On September 26, 1774, Johnny Appleseed was born. Here are a few suggestions to celebrate the life, love and kindness of this generous fellow gardener. 1) Buy some locally grown apples. Maryland Apple Orchards, Virginia Apples 2) Play Johnny Appleseed with your own garden seeds (and cuttings) by sharing them with others. Northern Virginia Plant Exchange ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 26, 2010
I found this post about a neat woman named Rose when I was wandering around the internet today. The post is called Rose's Sustainable Gardening Tips and was written by Rachel Grad back in 2008. Rose seems like such a neat person, that I encourage you to read the blog post about her, as well ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 25, 2010
If you are like me, you learned much of your love of gardening from your parents or someone else who took you outside to share the wonders of gardening, nature and wildlife with you when you were a child. Unfortunately, with our busy lifestyles and so many electronic gadgets that keep us indoors, many of today's ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 24, 2010
Quotes about Autumn "Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn." – Elizabeth Lawrence " I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air. – Nathaniel Hawthorne "Delicious autumn! My very soul is ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on September 23, 2010
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