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![]() What does Organic mean? Organic is a term for products that have been produced or grown without the use of any chemicals, genetically modified or irradiated. Organic plants and organic foods grown in organic soils have higher nutrients, and organic soils around your home lend to healthier humans free from pesticide driven allergies. The most pesticide- contaminated fruits and veggies are: Apples, Bell Peppers, Celery, Cherries, Grapes, Pears, Potatoes, Spinach, Lettuce, Peaches and Nectarines. Source: www.ewg.org |
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![]() What is
green?
In short, Green is the design, commercialization, and use of processes & products that are feasible & economical while: Reducing the generation of pollution at the source. Minimizing the risk to human health & the environment. Get your home and garden green! � Plant Deciduous shade trees on the west side of your house: the leaves will shade your house during spring and summer months, and losing the tree's leaves during fall and winter will alow the sun to heat your house. � Create a certified wildlife backyard habitat: www.nwf.org/backyard; or a Monarch Waystation. � Collect rainwater, to use as water for your garden. Here's a How-To. � Make a compost bin. There are several on the market available for home use. |
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![]() Question of the Month:
Where is the greenest city in the
United
States?
A: Portland, Oregon! America's top green city has it all: Half its power comes from renewable sources, a quarter of the workforce commutes by bike, carpool or public transportation, and it has 35 buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The city 's efforts earned it the top slot on Popular Science magazine's list of 50 greenest U.S. cities. San Francisco, Boston, Oakland, Calif., and Eugene, Ore., rounded out the top five greenest cities. Cambridge, Mass., Berkeley, Calif., Seattle, Chicago and Austin, Texas, finished in the top 10 list. To see the complete rankings of the top 50 US Cities, click here. |
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![]() Got Pests? Did you know that less than
2%
of insects
in the world are harmful to humans? Many
so-called
garden *pests* have natural enemies that
are
beneficial
to plants. Here is a pictorial guide, bug by bug, to
help you
irradicate your garden pests the green
way.
Here are some green How-tos for pest control without chemicals: How to Control Gophers (PDF File) How To Control Ants Without Chemicals. Ridding Your Yard of Mosquitos. Nature Moms has great green tips for pest control. |
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Sincerely,
![]() Taylor Murphy
A Green Thumb Landscape Consulting & Design
email:
agreenthumb@cox.net
phone:
619-269-9501
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