Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Earth Day Musings

Seems like it was a very long time ago when saving the earth was about exposing some manufacturing conglomerate's irresponsible habits.  Now the dinner table discussion is about global warming or EXCUSE ME-- global climate change, with our  family as a whole  wondering whether humans as a group can actually influence such a thing.  I am still horrified when I read about piles of toxic electronic trash in other parts of the world.   Can I do anything about that?  Probably not.

But I can make my little place in the country more beautiful and habital and clean.  Some of the old concerns are still vital--somebody still throws things out car windows.  I have to go pick it up all the time.  Most of us are probably guilty of owning something that drips oil and gas.  Fix it or get rid of it if you can!!  

We gardeners support a huge horticultural industry.  We should be green in our buying habits and encourage our industry to do the same.

All that aside, if we just take care of own little plot,  and our own little neighborhood community, and help our neighbors do the same, the world will indeed be a more beautiful place.  

Happy Earth Day

6 comments:

  1. Thanks Stacy. For looking and commenting. Even though I recognize that I am doing this for me, sometimes I wonder if anybody looks at my stuff. LOL. I have a very agreeable audience of one most of the time!

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  2. Nice to meet you. I am Tatyana @ MySecret Garden. Thanks for stopping at my place. Of course, people read your blog, just look at FEEDJIT! Since you joined Blotanical, there will be more and more of them and soon you woun't have time to answer all the comments!
    I like your post and agree with you. I also like your dog picture. He is a helper!
    Happy gardening and blogging!

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  3. Thanks for visiting my Earth Day post! I was surprised that more garden bloggers didn't do one. Great point about how gardeners can shape the practices of the horticulture industry.

    I love the picture at the top of your blog!

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  4. Oh my gosh. You guys have made my day. And.. I've got two followers!!, bless your little pea-picking hearts.

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  5. Couldn't agree more! If everyone just made a tiny green effort a day, things and also mindsets would improve! Love your blog! Your doggies are beautiful too! Hope you don't ming me following you,

    Linzi x x

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