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In honor of the bees
This is Pollinator Week, and though we owe a huge debt to other pollinators like butterflies, moths, bats, and wasps, today is devoted to bees. I took a time-out with bees one morning recently, hauling my laptop to Realization Point … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, blue mist penstemon, native plants, penstemon, pesticides, Pollinator Week, pollinators, wildflowers
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12 ways to give back to the Earth
Looking for a different kind of holiday gift? How about giving back to the Earth? Simple tips for respect and reciprocity with Earth. Bonus: if practiced, they will give back too. Reprinted from Intentblog.com. We may be deeply aware, during this … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, farmers markets, gardening with native plants, giving back, gratitude, green ethics, lawn mowers, native plants, organic, pesticides, reciprocity
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Do GMOs reduce pesticide use?
That was one big promise of genetic engineering: fewer chemicals dumped into our soils. But has it worked out? A new report by the nonprofit Organic Center of Boulder says not by a long shot. The most striking finding is … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, GMOs, herbicides, monoculture, pesticides
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