When the temperatures start to drop, I love curling up in my "nest" with a nice, warm snuggly blanket. Providing a layer of mulch to your plants is a great way to allow them to snuggle up for the winter, too. Benefits of Mulch Mulch retains moisture in the soil and moderates soil temperature while ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 30, 2010
America's love affair with their lawns is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to environmentally friendly landscapes. Lawns are water hogs and can have pests and weeds that are frequently treated with harmful chemicals. Using gas powered equipment to keep a lawn manicured can put out more CO2 and other pollutants (plus noise) per ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 27, 2010
If you are looking for a way to burn off some of those calories from the turkey, stuffing and pie, why not try some lasagna? No, don't moan. I'm talking about lasagna gardening. Lasagna Gardening Lasagna gardening is the process of using layers of old newspaper, corrugated cardboard, leaves and mulch to create a garden bed. ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 26, 2010
If you read my post from a few days ago, you probably remember Squanto. Squanto is the Indian that helped teach the Pilgrims how to be successful gardeners here in this New World. One of the things that Squanto taught the Pilgrims was to put a dead fish into every hole in which they were ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 23, 2010
I love Thanksgiving for many reasons. First, it’s one of only two holidays that encourage most people to take time out from their busy lives and get together with their families. I think at least 30 people are expected at our family feast this year, which will be held in Michigan. Second, it’s all about being ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 21, 2010
So the big news of the last couple of days, of course, is that Prince William finally officially proposed to his beautiful girlfriend Kate Middleton. As an eco-minded gardener, my first thoughts aren't of the glamorous nuptials themselves, but whether the couple will follow in the royal footsteps and be organic gardeners. If you aren't into the "green ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 18, 2010
Yesterday, I wrote a post called Turn Black Friday Green, which suggested that purchasing locally grown Christmas trees is a great activity for Black Friday. Another popular activity that is often carried out on Black Friday is hanging up holiday lights and decorations. Perhaps it is just an excuse to escape the hectic after Thanksgiving ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 18, 2010
If you want to have some family fun and help turn Black Friday into a day of Green family fun, visit a local farms that let you “pick your own” Christmas Tree.
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 17, 2010
How do gardeners think about water in the DC Area and what is the role of “Green Spaces” in managing water quality and quantity? These are the questions that will be discussed at the weekly DC Area Water Issues Program (DCAWIP) on Thursday, November 18, 2010. This program will feature speakers on the ties between ...
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on November 17, 2010
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