On Friday’s post I gave you some simple ways we can be kind and care for Mother Earth. Here are a few more.
1. Shred non glossy paper and use it to mulch plants.
2. Make your own non-toxic cleaners. There are great recipes at: http://www.eartheasy.com
3. Choose containers with 1 or 2 numbers since they are easiest to recycle.
4. Buy a water filter for the faucet or use a filtered pitcher. Carry a stainless steel or glass bottle with you instead of those plastic bottles that not only cost so much to produce, but clog up landfills as well. Visit http://www.newwaveenviro.com or http://www.lifefactory.com
5. Build a compost bin for you food scraps. We incorporate the nutrient-rich scraps into the garden beds each spring and have little need to add fertilizer to produce great veggies.
6. Buy produce locally and in season. Visit http://www.localharvest.org to find farmers’ markets and fresh produce in your town.
7. When you mow the lawn, skip bagging and leave clippings on the grass. It nourishes the soil.
8. Hang clothes to air dry when possible.
Now, I promised you free seeds for attracting butterflies to the garden. Go to: http://www.livemonarch.com/free-milkweed-seeds.htm Not only will you bring beauty to your own habitat, but you will be helping an endangered species: THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY, who lays its eggs on the milkweed plant.
