Tag: Queen of Green

 

 

Here’s a summery four-step program to protect nature, on or off the grid:

1. Stop your neighbours from spraying toxic pesticides

2. Don’t compost invasive plant species

3. Learn to ID critter poop and protect wildlife trees

4. Renovate green and reduce waste destined for the landfill:

 How to ask your neighbours to stop spraying pesticides Ever asked anyone not to spray pesticides where children play or near your organic vegetable garden? How’d that go over? I suggest putting up a “Pesticide Free” lawn sign. (Congrats to eight lucky blog readers who won their very own!) Read the full story.

Stop the spread of invasive plants Invasive plants are good at wreaking havoc. But many wouldn’t be so successful if they didn’t have our help. Make sure you aren’t aiding and abetting (plant) invaders! Make amends. Maybe become an ivy buster? Read the full story.

The poop on scat… and other wildlife skills Enrich your next outdoor adventure – whether it’s a walk in the woods at the family cabin, or a trip into the back country. Did you know that moose poop looks like chocolate-covered almonds? Or that dead trees house an abundance of wildlife? Read the full story

Green your next home renovation Back in the 1800s, Levi Strauss never imagined scraps from manufacturing denim jeans would have value as non-toxic home insulation. An old toilet could be reincarnated as your kitchen counter. Now, that’s reusing! Read the full story.

 

Lindsay Coulter: Queen of Green: ☺