Archive for March, 2009

What to Grow, Part 2

Don't listen to those who say green gardening is more labor intensive than any other type of gardening. If you have a perfect balance of nature in your garden then you may actually find you have more time than conventional gardeners, as the frogs are eating your slugs and the mulch is smothering your weeds. Having only a small space in which to garden is also not as limiting as many believe it to be. There are a wide variety of miniature fruit and vegetable plants that can be grown in containers, herbs take up very little space and a natural sanctuary can be made out of even the smallest, concrete-filled backyard, flat roof or balcony. However, for the green gardener there are other considerations when it comes to choosing what to grow. Obviously, growing your own organic herbs, fruit and vegetables is a great way to use your garden as you will be saving money, getting food you can trust and reducing the polluting effects of transporting the food you ...

10 Green Tips for this St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patty’s Day is the perfect time for everyone to drag out their most vibrant green togs and joyfully pinch and kiss their way through the day.  And on this day, which honors the death of Ireland’s patron saint, Patricius Daorbae, who was reputed to have driven the snakes from Ireland, abstinence from Irish alcoholic beverage is almost considered sacrilege amongst the holiday’s most devoted keepers.  Truth told, since the Irish celebrate the event for a full five days, one day of imbibing is tame by comparison. As is the way of modern times, the celebration that began as a religious observance of the death of one of Ireland’s most beloved patron saints has become commercialized beyond recognition.  Today we honor the venerated saint by marching gigantic helium filled leprechauns down the street, lighting up electrified shamrocks and pouring gallons of green die on anything that doesn’t move.  Irish bloggers, musicians, public servants and business persons proudly command center stage in some of the most raucous parade demonstrations seen. We’d like to suggest a few activities that green revelers might like to incorporate into their celebrations.  ...