Help preserve organic integrity…
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Along the same vein as the post below about greenwashing… every one’s trying to get their dirty hands on organic labels. The organic symbol is supposed to show us good from evil – but with ever varying definitions of organic, it’s been convoluted to say the least. Click above to do your part on keeping organic labeling Organic!
Greenwashing is used everyday by thousands of companies, and is pretty easy to spot if you have your eyes open. For example, do you really think Shell oil company is “sustainable”?
Oil we take from the earth = Sustainable?
Hmm. Not so much.
Or… Do you really think Monsanto’s (THE INVENTORS OF AGENT ORANGE AND ROUNDUP AND A SLEW OF OTHER DEADLY PRODUCTS) roundup ready soybeans are going to feed the world and end hunger?
Hmm. Eww and Not so much.
Especially since third world countries are rejecting them! Saying they are unsafe!
I.E. – people who are starving say they do not want those dirty ass soybeans!
How can you keep an eye out and try to avoid being scammed by greenwashing yourself… bookmark these sites and check them out from time to time. I know, I know they are not as exciting as Perez Hilton, but hey information can be just as addicting as the latest picture of Spidey!
Fall is the best time of year to plant. Most of your existing plants are at a time in the year they do not need to take up many nutrients and are slowing down their growing rate, thus leaving more nutrients and moisture in the ground for the new plants. The ground is not too wet and not too dry. And planting now gives you a bit of time for the plants to establish before the wind and rains come – but the advantage to have extra rain in the winter to take root.
Now the question is not when to plant – but what to plant… Here are a handful of my favorite things to buy ( and where to buy them.. clickclick) and plant this time of year:
#1. Fruits & Vegetables!
You know… those colorful things they put at the edge of your cocktail!
All these are widely available right now, and are most happy when planted now. They can all be planted in pots or directly in the garden. And buy a bunch to plant… you can never have enough strawberries, asparagus or garlic. Just one or two plants is not enough.. grab three to five and toss them in the ground. Come Spring you’ll be happy you did.
#2. Hedges.
Have an ugly spot in your garden that needs filling? Or have an ugly neighbor that needs blocking? (more…)
OMFG!!
Diascia and Kniphofia are total besties!!
And they are not like fake besties like LC and Heidi.
For more besties combinations, check out annie’s annuals nursery on the resources page.
This is in my top ten organizations to support….
The Farm-Vet Coalition information:
The Farmer-Veteran Coalition seeks to help our returning veterans find employment, training, and places to heal on America’s farms. At the same time the Coalition hopes that some of these young men and women may help address our country’s critical need for more good, hard-working people entering the field of agriculture.
The coalition is acutely aware of the high number of soldiers entering the military from our rural communities and the need to improve both job opportunities and veteran services in these areas. We believe that our family farms, the sustainable farming movement and growing support for local and regional agriculture could all be well served by people already accustomed to hard work, discipline and dedication. If given the opportunity, our returning veterans can benefit from and help to stimulate the growing green economy, even in these hard times.
Our goal is to start with an initial program focused in California, and move quickly into a national organization.
The organization will hold strictly to being politically neutral and take no position on the war. (more…)
DGG is a sister company to Wildflower Farms, our organic landscape design company based out of Half Moon Bay, California.
For information and to get started on your next landscape project please contact Jennifer at Wildflower Farms or 650-726-5883