What a great time of year for edible gardeners in this part of the country. The harvest keeps coming thanks to a still-warm-enough Sun and just enough rain. It’s time to “process” some of …
New Hope Organic Garden Bounty, Mid-Summer
Weeds, beetles, caterpillars, rabbits, groundhogs, excessive heat, downpours, miscalculations and a few failed crops... . By this point in the summer, the average organic gardener may wonder (very briefly) if it's really worth all the effort. Couldn't we just frequent …
Can your yard reverse global warming?
It just might help…if you go 100% organic. Scientists at the Rodale Institute (and other researchers) have found compelling evidence that organic farming helps soil bury ("sequester") the carbon dioxide (CO2) that contributes to global warming. …
Localism in the DelVal: Two Communities Consider ‘Import Replacement’
If you’re already a locavore, you won’t be surprised to know that eating local is a trend that’s on the rise, as noted by various surveys, including one from North Dakota’s Center for …
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Find the Local & Green Resources You Want Right Here
Sustainable choices provides both informative content on ways to live more sustainably AND quick access to resources that could help you "go green and local. " That's what the Local Resources pages are all about. …
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The Tao of Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar isn't sexy, hip or new. But it may just be the most sustainable thing in your home. In the heat of mid-summer, weeds can suddenly take over, rendering helpless even the most …
Tale of Two Words: Sustainability Vs. Resilience
A sustainable & resilient rain garden in Washington State As words go, "resilience" seems to be the new kid on the block... the new black, today's "it word"... whatever metaphor you prefer. That's not …
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Connecting the Sustainability Dots, Part II: Going Local
A previous post explored how a single activity, such as edible gardening, can help us become more sustainable in a variety of ways. Something else that connects a lot of sustainability dots is “going local.” …
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Shopping Green and Local? How About Fair Trade? Flemington NJ’s Blue Sky Boutique Offers It All
A lot of us these days are trying to "align our purchases with our values." We seek out locally produced food, artisan-made goods and products that are eco-conscious in one way or another. But, despite our good …
Connecting the Sustainabilty Dots
Are you a vegan? Do you shop locally? Buy organic food? Belong to a time bank, co-op or informal sharing collective? Avoid plastic? Collect water in rain barrels? Buy electricity from a renewable producer? …
