The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society recently shared a press release with their top 10 gardening trends for 2024. Despite living in Ohio I follow the PHS closely on social media because they are the fantastic organization behind the Philadelphia Flower Show, which I have been honored to attend in the past. It is am amazing experience and a great way to get a new gardening season off to a fantastic start. They are a national leader for the gardening community and typically have an eye for … [Read more...]
Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: Sustainable Solutions for Hunger, Poverty, and Climate Change
In a world grappling with the challenges of hunger, poverty, and climate change, agroecology and regenerative agriculture offer promising solutions. These principles and ideas have gained momentum as we recognize the urgent need to transform our agricultural systems into sustainable and resilient models that nourish both people and the planet. Agroecology can be understood as the science and practice of applying ecological principles to agricultural systems. It emphasizes the … [Read more...]
Protecting our Babies and Belugas from Arctic Drilling
Protecting our Babies and Belugas from Arctic Drilling - by Raffi Cavoukian For 40 years I’ve been a children’s troubadour, best known for “Baby Beluga”—a song I’ve shared in concert with fans all across America. To this day, kids continue to inspire me. They speak freely from the heart, expressing pure joy, calling out an injustice, or asking a question. And they ask the best questions! Thinking of my young fans, I reacted strongly to a critical decision made this week affecting the fate of … [Read more...]
Celebrating Earth Day with the ClimateStore!
Happy earth day everyone!!! How will you celebrate? This tree hugging gal will most likely celebrate by digging in some dirt and planting some things...pretty much what I have been doing all week. It never gets old seeing what I can create with good soil, sunshine, and organic, non GMO seeds. I was going to plant a tree but we "might" be moving soon and I would hate to plant a tree that I won't be around to enjoy, so flowers and veggies it will be. On a larger scale, beyond my own backyard … [Read more...]
Obama Outlines National Plan for Climate Change – Is it Enough?
When the news started pouring in that President Obama was making a major announcement about climate change today I was unsure what to think at first. My feelings about his performance this term have been rather lukewarm. He hasn't done anything to stand up to Monsanto and their stranglehold on this country and he hasn't done nearly enough lately on green issues such as climate change and clean air. I was especially hoping for more action on this after the Forward on Climate rally in DC this past … [Read more...]
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